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NHL Playoffs: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Picks – Game 5 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 13)
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- When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026. 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena, Colorado
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Preview
The Western Conference-dominating Colorado Avalanche are just one win away from securing their spot in the semi-finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There will be an expectation that they will complete the job against the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on May 13.
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Colorado Avalanche Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 53-17-11
- Home Record: 25-9-6
- Road Record: 28-8-5
The Colorado Avalanche will be aiming to secure their spot in the next round of the NHL Playoffs on May 13, as a victory in Game 5 will book the team’s space in the Western Conference semi-finals.
Colorado have been the dominant force in the West this season, and they showed excellent character to bounce back from a Game 3 loss in Minnesota on Monday, winning 5-2 on the road. Martin Necas registered two assists, while Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly both scored goals.
Minnesota Wild Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 46-24-12
- Home Record: 23-11-8
- Road Record: 23-13-4
The Minnesota Wild were given a lifeline in their playoff series with the Colorado Avalanche following a win in Game 3. However, that hope was quickly extinguished in the following clash, as the Avalanche powered to a dominant offensive win earlier this week.
Now, all of the pressure is on the Wild, as they must win to ensure that their playoff journey continues. Goals in the defeat on Monday were scored by Nico Sturm and Danila Yurov.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Picks
This is a perfect opportunity for the Avalanche to secure their spot in the next round. Based on their dominant home record, we fully expect Colorado to record a dominant win at Ball Arena.
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