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teams.ie Editorial TeamThe Minnesota Wild are locked in a thrilling Stanley Cup playoff battle with the Colorado Avalanche, with Game 1 delivering an absolute barnburner that saw 15 goals fly past both netminders in a chaotic 9-6 defeat for Minnesota. Vladimir Tarasenko's incredible one-handed finish showcased the Wild's offensive firepower, but they'll need to tighten up defensively heading into Game 3 as Colorado's physicality and depth continue to test their lineup. With Kirill Kaprizov responding instantly to Martin Necas's opening goal in Game 2, this Central Division rivalry is producing playoff hockey at its most explosive, and Minnesota know they must find answers against the Presidents' Trophy winners if they're to mount a comeback in this series.
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Necas, Kaprizov trade goals six seconds apart to open Avalanche-Wild Game 2
Watch as Martin Necas opens the scoring in Game 2 for the Colorado Avalanche, only for Kirill Kaprizov to respond six seconds later for the Minnesota Wild to ev
Avalanche vs. Wild odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 2 best bets from proven model
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Watch all 15 goals from Wild and Avalanche’s unbelievable Game 1 clash
Check out all 15 goals that were scored in an explosive Game 1 between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche that saw the Avs set their franchise playof
‘That was out of control’: Kadri on Avalanche’s barnburner Game 1 win
Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri breaks down his team’s 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their series, and discusses the expectations surr
Wild’s Tarasenko beats Wedgewood with incredible one-handed finish
Watch as Minnesota Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko receives a pass from Yakov Trenin and manages to slip a puck past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewo
Avalanche’s Malinski, Drury strike twice in less than a minute
Watch as Colorado Avalanche defenceman Sam Malinski opens the scoring in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild, with Jack Drury adding another goal less than a minu
Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet: Wild vs. Avalanche, Game 1
The chaotic Central Division pens another chapter as the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche square off against the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the se
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 preview: Wild vs. Avalanche
It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for all season as the Central Division comes down to the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Sportsnet’s Rory Boylen tees
NHL Game 6 Highlights: Wild 5, Stars 2
Quinn Hughes tallied two goals and an assist, and Jesper Wallstedt made 21 saves as the Minnesota Wild took down the Dallas Stars 5-2 to close out their first-r
Wild shake hands with Stars after closing out six-game series
Watch as the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars shake hands after finishing out their first-round playoff series, with the Wild taking Game 6 to seal the serie
Wild’s Tarasenko buries backhand for his 50th career playoff goal
Watch as Minnesota Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko buries a loose puck with a backhand to score his 50th career Stanley Cup Playoff goal.
Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet: Stars vs. Wild, Game 6
The Minnesota Wild look to celebrate on home ice as they host the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday. Live coverage on Sportsnet and