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NHL Playoffs: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche Picks – Game 3 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 9)
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- When: Saturday, May 9, 2026. 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Xcel Energy Center, Minnesota
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Colorado Avalanche continue their dominant path through the Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 9 when they travel to the Minnesota Wild for Game 3 in the second round. The Wild must win to have any realistic hope of upsetting the odds.
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Minnesota Wild Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 45-23-12
- Home Record: 22-10-8
- Road Record: 23-13-4
The Minnesota Wild already appear to have a mountain to climb in the second round of the NHL Playoffs. They come into this clash at the Xcel Energy Center trailing the dominant Colorado Avalanche by two games, and only a win will likely enhance their hopes of avoiding a clean sweep.
Kirill Kaprizov and Marcus Johansson scored in Game 2, but the Wild’s defensive vulnerabilities were evident in the 5-2 loss, meaning that they have now conceded 14 goals across their opening two games against the Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 52-16-11
- Home Record: 25-9-6
- Road Record: 27-7-5
The Colorado Avalanche are looking every inch like the standout pick to win the Stanley Cup this season. Colorado have followed up their whitewash from the opening round with a dominant offensive showing in their first two games against the Wild, storming into a 2-0 advantage and scoring a remarkable 14 goals.
Most concerning for Minnesota would be the Avalanche’s excellent road record in the postseason, as Colorado scored nine goals in Los Angeles in back-to-back wins over the Kings in the previous round.
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche Picks
It would be challenging to bet against the Avalanche recording a second straight whitewash in the playoffs this season. They have been the dominant force in this second round clash, and we fully expect them to make it 3-0 in Minnesota.
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