Wild seek a reset after a crazy 9-6 loss to Colorado in Game 1, coach John Hynes ponders lineup

DENVER — Kirill Kaprizov arrived in the banquet room for media availability wearing a pair of hotel slippers.

The Minnesota forward’s attitude about the series, even after a wild 9-6 loss to Colorado in Game 1, proved just as chill as his footwear choice.

“We need better,” Kaprizov said. “We know this.”

Precisely what changes, if any, might be in store for the Wild before Game 2 will be revealed in due time. Wild coach John Hynes still is weighing lineup decisions, including who might be in net.

Jesper Wallstedt had a rough evening, surrendering eight goals, in a crazy game where the Wild fell behind 3-0 early and rallied to take the lead before letting it slip away. The Avalanche scored their most playoff goals in team history.

“I think last night was a bit of an anomaly,” Hynes said. “I’m not worried about Wally. He’s got a great track record. He’s played really well. He has playoff experience and he has positive playoff experience.

“Everyone has to reboot. We all have to be better and we’re planning on doing that.”

Immediately after the game, Wallstedt was turning the page.

“That’s done. There’s nothing we can do about that,” said Wallstedt, who allowed a total of 14 goals in six games during a first-round series win over Dallas. “Now it’s just about analyzing, looking through that one and then let it go. ... Focus on the next one.”

His teammates deflected the blame.

“Clean up some stuff and be better for Wally,” forward Mats Zuccarello said after the loss. “We gave them too many easy chances and hopefully it’s a one-off for us because we haven’t really played like that as of late.