The Minnesota Wild are looking to level their Second Round series against the Colorado Avalanche at two wins apiece after a dominant 5‑1 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night. Colorado opened the scoring early, but Minnesota answered with a flurry of goals, including tallies from Kaprizov, Hughes, Hartman, Faber and Boldy, while the power play clicked with two goals on three chances.
Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt turned in his best postseason outing, stopping 35 of 36 shots, keeping the Avalanche at bay and preserving the Wild’s lead. Minnesota has scored the most goals among playoff teams, with 36 goals in nine games, and has posted five‑or‑more goals in four of its nine postseason contests.
Kaprizov’s Record‑Setting Streak
Kirill Kaprizov continues to rewrite franchise history, extending his point streak against Colorado to 16 games, the longest by any Wild player facing a single opponent, and he now sits second in playoff scoring across the league. His consistency has made him a central figure in Minnesota’s offensive attack.
With the series tied, Game 4 will be a test of momentum, as Minnesota aims to ride its offensive firepower and Wallstedt’s hot hand into a potential Game 5, while Colorado seeks to halt the Wild’s surge and force a return to Colorado for a decisive fifth contest.