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Avalanche at Minnesota Wild Game 3: Series-Defining Result, Lines, Notes & How To Watch
TL;DR
The Colorado Avalanche face the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of their playoff series, aiming for a commanding lead. The game starts at 7:10 pm MT and will be broadcast on TNT.
Key points
- Avalanche lead the series 2-0 against the Wild
- Game 3 starts at 7:10 pm MT
- Broadcasting on TNT
- Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin are injured for the Wild
- Scott Wedgewood likely to start for the Wild
Colorado AvalancheMinnesota WildJosh MansonJoel Eriksson Ek
The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche continue their second-round series against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:10 pm MT and will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
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- The Avalanche can take a commanding three-game series lead against the Wild with a win on the road. While it wouldn’t technically end the series, it could be the game that defines the series. The pressure is definiely on Minnesota to find a way to bounce back from two bad losses.
- Josh Manson was on the ice for morning skate, but head coach Jared Bednar did not confirm if he’ll play. Nick Blankenburg also skated and came off before Manson.
- For Minnesota, Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin remain out with lower-body injuries. Eriksson Ek had been skating with the team, albeit without taking part in drills. He did not take the ice on Saturday morning. Brodin has not yet begun to skate.
- Scott Wedgewood will likely make his third consecutive start in the series and seventh in a row in the postseason. The Wild are turning back to , who played every game before getting sat for Game 2 in Colorado. Wallstedt gave up eight goals in the opening game of the series.
Q&A
What time does the Avalanche vs. Wild Game 3 start?
The Avalanche vs. Wild Game 3 starts at 7:10 pm MT.
How can I watch the Avalanche vs. Wild Game 3?
The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
What is the current series status between the Avalanche and Wild?
The Avalanche lead the series 2-0 and can take a commanding three-game lead with a win in Game 3.
Which players are injured for the Minnesota Wild in Game 3?
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin are out with lower-body injuries.
