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sports17 days ago•5 min saved

Wild land three new prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Minnesota Wild used the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Buffalo to add three prospects: Adam Andersson (No. 83, 3rd round), a 6'4", 218-pound Swedish center who had 17 points in 30 U20 games with Leksands and helped Sweden win the U18 gold; Kayden Lemire (No. 112, 4th), a 6'4", 187-pound Canadian forward who had 29 points in 68 WHL games with the Prince George Cougars; and Filip Ruzicka (No. 137, 5th), a 6'8", 229-pound Czech goaltender who went 26-14-1 with a 3.19 GAA and .906 SV% in 42 WHL games with Brandon, plus strong playoff numbers. All three were acquired via trades: Andersson from the LA Kings (for picks 89 and 153), Lemire from Columbus (for picks 121 and 185). Wild scouts praised their size, two-way potential, and net-front presence as they develop toward future NHL roles.

via NHL.com|

#goaltender #nhl-draft #prospects

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Avalanche surge leaves Wild reeling as PWHL twists unfold

Colorado Avalanche extended their series lead to 3-1 by beating Minnesota 5-2, flashing depth and a late surge that could doom the Wild; the PWHL scene grows more tangled with Ottawa Charge advancing to the final while Montreal–Frost playoff plans are disrupted by illness, alongside ongoing expansion chatter and draft intrigue. The newsletter also previews potential conference-final matchups and answers a Q&A about whether a No. 1 draft pick could resist the team that drafts him.

via The New York Times|

#avalanche #hockey #nhl

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Manson avoids major; rare double-minor issued for attempted butt-ending in Avs-Wild Game 4

In Game 4 of the Avs–Wild series, Josh Manson returned from injury and attempted to butt-end Michael McCarron, but the video review couldn’t confirm contact, downgrading the call to a double minor for attempted butt-ending—a rarity since 2000—and later Danila Yurov scored on the Wild’s power play while McCarron called Manson “a dirty player” on ESPN.

via The New York Times|

#avalanche #butt-ending #hockey

sports2 months ago•17 min saved

Avs ride depth and defense to grab 3-1 series edge against Wild in gritty Game 4

Colorado used relentless pressure, strong depth scoring and solid goaltending to win 5-2 in Game 4 and take a 3-1 series lead over Minnesota. Ross Colton broke the 1-1 tie and Parker Kelly iced it as the Avs leaned on a revamped lineup, including Josh Manson and Jack Ahcan on the blue line, with Mackenzie Blackwood earning his first playoff win. Minnesota tried to bait Colorado with physical play, including a four-minute major on butt-ending, but the Avalanche countered with depth, outshooting and outworking the Wild to seize command of the series.

via The Denver Post|

#avalanche #game4 #nhl

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Makar Poised to Spark Avalanche in Crucial Game 4 vs Wild

Colorado Avalanche look to bounce back in Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild, with Cale Makar Over 0.5 assists (-155) as the top bet. The piece also stacks a same-game parlay featuring Necas (shots) and Zuccarello (shots) and a Kadri to score pick at +295, plus moneyline (-135 Avalanche), puck line (-1.5/+175), and Over/Under 6.5 (+100 / -120). Game is set for May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET in St. Paul, MN, broadcast on ESPN and Sportsnet.

via Covers.com|

#avalanche #cale-makar #nhl

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Makar Set to Spark Avs in Game 4 as They Seek a Split

NHL playoff preview for Avalanche vs. Wild Game 4. Betting analyst Todd Cordell predicts Cale Makar will finally impact the score sheet with Over 0.5 assists as the best bet, Nazem Kadri at +295 to score, and a four‑team same-game parlay including Martin Necas for an anytime goal and Mats Zuccarello Over 1.5 shots. Current odds list Avalanche -135, Wild +115, with Avalanche -1.5 +175 and Over/Under 6.5 at +100/-120. Game is tonight at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, MN, puck drop 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN/Sportsnet.

via Covers.com|

#avalanche #cale-makar #nhl

sports2 months ago•22 min saved

Avalanche grab 2-0 series edge with dominant Game 2 over Wild

Colorado Avalanche surged to a 5-2 win in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Wild, riding speed, depth and improved defense. A balanced attack—marked by a fast power-play sequence and 11 (soon 12) different scorers across the two games—put Minnesota on the ropes, while the Wild’s penalty trouble and goaltending leaks limited their comeback chances. The series shifts to Minnesota with the Avalanche in control and the Wild facing a tough uphill battle to avoid a quick exit.

via Pioneer Press|

#avalanche #game2 #nhl

sports2 months ago•29 min saved

Injury bug sidelines key stars as Avalanche-Wild open playoffs

The playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild starts with notable injuries: Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek will miss Games 1–2, and defenseman Jonas Brodin is out for the first two; Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson is out for Game 1, with Nick Blankenburg stepping in. Eriksson Ek's absence forces Minnesota to juggle lines (Haight vs. Yurov to fill his spot) and the Wild’s middle depth is tested, while Colorado leans on its matchup depth. Puck drop for Game 1 is at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday.

via Denver Gazette|

#avalanche #brodin #eriksson-ek

sports2 months ago•16 min saved

Makar-Hughes duel headlines West 2nd Round Game 1 between Wild and Avalanche

Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round features the Minnesota Wild visiting the Colorado Avalanche in a high-stakes matchup. The focus centers on the Makar-Hughes defensive duel, the Wild playing without key players Brodin and Eriksson Ek and needing others to lift their game, and Nick Blankenburg taking on a bigger role for Colorado as he adapts to increased physicality. Regular-season results and the teams’ history add context as the series gets underway at Ball Arena around 9 p.m. ET on multiple networks.

via NHL.com|

#avalanche #game1 #nhl

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Avalanche-Wild Round Two Preview Promises a Tactical, Fast-Paced Duel

Colorado and Minnesota open a tightly contested second-round series at Ball Arena, featuring star forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Nathan MacKinnon and dynamic defensemen, with Jesper Wallstedt and Scott Wedgewood in net; the preview assesses forwards, defense, and goaltending, arguing the winner will hinge on defensive structure, special-teams execution, and pace, potentially lasting seven games.

via Mile High Hockey|

#avalanche #nhl #playoffs

sports2 months ago•17 min saved

Avalanche grab rare playoff break, set to host Minnesota Wild in next round

Colorado Avalanche earned a rare rest after sweeping the Los Angeles Kings in the first round and will face the Minnesota Wild in Denver in the next round, with dates to be announced. Players are spending downtime with family—kids’ activities, date nights, and light recreation—while some scout other playoff series and others reflect on the grind. Coach Jared Bednar says players balance rest and focus, letting each man prepare for Game 1 when the series begins.

via The Denver Post|

#avalanche #denver #nhl

sports2 months ago•16 min saved

Wild Eyes on Game 6: Home Crowd Poised to Close Out Stars

The Minnesota Wild head into Game 6 in St. Paul with home-ice momentum and renewed belief in their process, led by Brock Faber and Jesper Wallstedt, following a 4-2 win in Dallas and the return of Mats Zuccarello, as they try to close out the Stars in front of their fans.

via NHL.com|

#game6 #homecrowd #nhl

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Boldy’s late power-play goal lifts Wild to 3-2 series lead in Dallas

Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal late in the second period as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. Kirill Kaprizov added an empty-netter with two minutes left and Mats Zuccarello returned with a goal, while Michael McCarron also scored for Minnesota and Jesper Wallstedt stopped 20 shots. Dallas tied the game on a Miro Heiskanen one-timer after a Jason Robertson score late in the third, but the Wild head home for Game 6 with a chance to clinch their first playoff series since 2015.

via NBC Sports|

#game-5 #nhl #sports

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Wild Grab Game 5 Win, Seize 3-2 Series Edge Over Stars

Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, continuing their strong five-on-five play. Mats Zuccarello returned and scored, Matt Boldy added a power-play goal, and Michael McCarron’s third-period tally proved decisive, with Kirill Kaprizov sealing it with an empty-netter after assisting on two goals. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves as Dallas again struggled at even strength. Minnesota also dealt with Jonas Brodin’s injury, while Dallas churned through lineup changes and seeks answers for Game 6 in St. Paul with a potential series-ending scenario looming and Colorado awaiting in the next round.

via The New York Times|

#five-on-five #nhl #playoffs

sports2 months ago•10 min saved

Boldy’s OT Winner Sparks Wild to 3-2 Win, Ties Series with Stars

Matt Boldy’s overtime goal capped Minnesota’s 3-2 comeback win in Game 4 to even the series with Dallas, after Marcus Foligno tied it late in regulation. The Wild leaned on stellar goaltending from Jesper Wallstedt (43 saves) and timely pressure, but their power play again struggled (0-for-4). Dallas leveraged two power-play goals from Robertson and Heiskanen before Boldy finished in OT, sending Game 5 to Dallas.

via The New York Times|

#boldy #nhl #overtime