The Colorado Avalanche will face the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the NHL playoffs. The schedule for their playoff series has been announced.
Key points
Avalanche vs Wild in NHL playoffs
Second round series schedule announced
Games held at home arenas
Key players include Nathan MacKinnon
Colorado AvalancheMinnesota WildNathan MacKinnon
Schedule for Avalanche vs Wild in NHL playoffs second-round series
Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Kings of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal scored with teammates during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) celebrates his goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Members of the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche stand for the national anthem in Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Q&A
What is the schedule for the Avalanche vs Wild NHL playoff series?
The specific dates and times for the Avalanche vs Wild playoff series have been officially released.
When do the Avalanche and Wild play in the second round of the NHL playoffs?
The Avalanche and Wild will compete in the second round of the NHL playoffs starting on the dates outlined in the schedule.
Where will the Avalanche vs Wild playoff games be held?
The playoff games will take place at the respective home arenas of the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild.
Who are the key players to watch in the Avalanche vs Wild series?
Key players include Nathan MacKinnon from the Avalanche and notable players from the Wild, who are expected to impact the series significantly.
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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Nicolas Roy #10 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring the winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings in overtime of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Goalie Scott Wedgewood #41 of the Colorado Avalanche is upended making a save against Trevor Moore #12 of Los Angeles Kings in the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Scott Wedgewood #41 of the Colorado Avalanche is shoved by Samuel Helenius #79 of the Los Angeles Kings in the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) makes a save against Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) in the second period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Kings players wait as the glass is changed behind their bench in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA;Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates his goal with center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) after the game against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) celebrates his game winning goal with left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) in overtime against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) watches as Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) is unable to control the puck under pressure from defenseman Sam Malinski (70) as left wing Trevor Moore (12) and defenseman Brett Kulak (27) defend in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Scott Wedgewood #41 and Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche prepare for a shot in front of Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Will Ferrell and Chad Smith chant for the Los Angeles Kings as they play the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche celebrate after a goal in the first period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) and center Parker Kelly (17) celebrate an empty net goal during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) makes a save during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche celebrate after game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs defeating the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) and left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates after a score past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by Cale Makar #8 after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche is defended by Brian Dumoulin #2 of the Los Angeles Kings as Anton Forsberg #31 tends net during the first period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by Sam Malinski #70 after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Devon Toews #7 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings shakes hands with Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche after the 5-1 loss in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Anze Kopitar plans to retire at the conclusion of this season. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) reacts after scoring during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) gestures to the crowd after losing game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) is greeted by Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) after scoring during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Kings of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Kings of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal scored with teammates during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) celebrates his goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Members of the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche stand for the national anthem in Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Nicolas Roy #10 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring the winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings in overtime of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Goalie Scott Wedgewood #41 of the Colorado Avalanche is upended making a save against Trevor Moore #12 of Los Angeles Kings in the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Scott Wedgewood #41 of the Colorado Avalanche is shoved by Samuel Helenius #79 of the Los Angeles Kings in the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) makes a save against Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) in the second period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Kings players wait as the glass is changed behind their bench in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA;Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates his goal with center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) after the game against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) celebrates his game winning goal with left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) in overtime against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) watches as Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) is unable to control the puck under pressure from defenseman Sam Malinski (70) as left wing Trevor Moore (12) and defenseman Brett Kulak (27) defend in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Scott Wedgewood #41 and Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche prepare for a shot in front of Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Will Ferrell and Chad Smith chant for the Los Angeles Kings as they play the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche celebrate after a goal in the first period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) and center Parker Kelly (17) celebrate an empty net goal during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) makes a save during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche celebrate after game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs defeating the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) and left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates after a score past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Schedule for Avalanche vs Wild in NHL playoffs second-round series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by Cale Makar #8 after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche is defended by Brian Dumoulin #2 of the Los Angeles Kings as Anton Forsberg #31 tends net during the first period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by Sam Malinski #70 after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Devon Toews #7 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings shakes hands with Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche after the 5-1 loss in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Anze Kopitar plans to retire at the conclusion of this season. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) reacts after scoring during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) gestures to the crowd after losing game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Top photos from Avalanche vs Kings Stanley Cup playoff series
Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) is greeted by Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) after scoring during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
The long wait is over.
The Colorado Avalanche will soon be back in action in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The best team in the NHL in the regular season cruised to a sweep in the first round of the playoffs against the Kings.
Now the Avs know their next opponent: The Minnesota Wild.
The Wild finished a 4-2 series win over the Dallas Stars on April 30.
The Avalanche vs Wild second-round NHL playoff series will begin May 3 at 7 p.m. Mountain.
Avalanche second-round playoff schedule vs Wild
The Avs will have home ice advantage, meaning Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 (Games 5 and 7 if necessary) of the seven-game series will be at Ball Arena in Denver.
The league announced Game 1 day and time but has not set the schedule for the rest of the series yet.
Game 1: Wild at Avalanche, 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT on May 3 (TNT/truTV)
Game 2: Wild at Avalanche, day and time TBA
Game 3: Avalanche at Wild, day and time TBA
Game 4: Avalanche at Wild, day and time TBA
Game 5*: Wild at Avalanche, day and time TBA
Game 6* Avalanche at Wild, day and time TBA
Game 7*: Wild at Avalanche, day and time TBA
*If necessary
Avalanche vs Wild season record
The teams played very even over four regular season games. Each won a game in regulation and each won a game in a shootout.
Nov. 28 (in Minnesota): Wild 3, Avalanche 2 (shootout)
Dec. 21 (in Minnesota): Avalanche 5, Wild 1
Feb. 26 (in Denver): Wild 5, Avalanche 2
March 8 (in Denver): Avalanche 3, Wild 2 (shootout)
Wild vs Avalanche playoff history
This will be the fourth time these teams meet in the postseason. The Wild have won two of the first three matchups.
They last matchup came in 2014 when the Wild won in seven games.
How to watch the Avalanche in the NHL playoffs
All Colorado Avalanche and NHL Stanley Cup Playoff games are nationally televised with coverage on ESPN, TNT or their affiliated networks (ABC, TBS and truTV, HBO MAX).
Nationally televised playoff games can also be streamed live via fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, or ESPN+.
Wild vs Stars first-round playoff series scores
The Wild won the best-of-seven series 4-2:
Game 1: Wild 6, Stars 1 (in Dallas)
Game 2: Stars 4, Wild 2 (in Dallas)
Game 3: Stars 4, Wild 3 in 2OT (in Minnesota)
Game 4: Wild 3, Stars 2 in OT (in Minnesota)
Game 5: Wild 4, Stars 2 (in Dallas)
Game 6: Wild 5, Stars 2 (in Minnesota)
Avalanche vs Kings first-round playoff series scores
The Avs won the first-round best-of-seven series 4-0 against the Kings. Here are the game scores:
