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Avalanche-Wild Series Set To Explode As Central Division Rivals Collide In Round Two
TL;DR
The Colorado Avalanche face off against the Minnesota Wild in the Western Conference Second Round starting Sunday at 7:00 p.m. MT. The Avalanche are coming off a first-round sweep of the Los Angeles Kings.
Key points
- Avalanche play Wild in Western Conference Second Round
- Game scheduled for 7:00 p.m. MT at Ball Arena
- Avalanche swept Kings in first round
- Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals in last game
- Scott Wedgewood had a strong performance in goal
Colorado AvalancheMinnesota WildLos Angeles KingsNathan MacKinnon
DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche return home Sunday night to begin their Western Conference Second Round clash with the Minnesota Wild, renewing a rivalry that has historically produced bruising hockey and narrow margins.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time at Ball Arena, where Colorado hopes to turn first-round momentum into another deep playoff push.
The Avalanche arrive rested after sweeping the Los Angeles Kings in four games. Colorado closed that series with a commanding 5-1 victory on April twenty-six, powered by two goals from Nathan MacKinnon and a sharp performance from goaltender Scott Wedgewood, who turned aside 24 of 25 shots.
Colorado’s Stars Are Setting the Tone
MacKinnon opened the postseason in elite form, recording two goals and two assists for four points in the first round. Gabriel Landeskog matched that production with two goals, two assists, and four points, while Artturi Lehkonen also posted four points on two goals and two assists.
Colorado’s offensive engine remains terrifying when fully engaged. MacKinnon drives pace as well as anyone in the league, while Landeskog’s return has restored edge and leadership to the forward group. Lehkonen continues to thrive in difficult minutes and pressure moments.
On the back end, Cale Makar remains one of hockey’s great game-breakers, capable of changing momentum with a single rush or pass. supplies the stability and positional intelligence that allows Colorado’s stars to attack freely.
Q&A
What time does the Avalanche vs. Wild game start?
The game starts at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
How did the Avalanche perform in the first round of the playoffs?
The Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings in four games, concluding with a 5-1 victory.
Who are the key players to watch in the Avalanche vs. Wild series?
Key players include Nathan MacKinnon, who scored two goals in the last game, and goaltender Scott Wedgewood.
