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NHL Playoffs: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Picks – Game 2 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 5)
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- When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena, Colorado
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Preview
Game Two in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild is set for May 5. The Avalanche will be aiming to take a 2-0 series lead, while the Wild will be bidding to bounce back following a heavy loss on Sunday.
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Colorado Avalanche Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 52-16-11
- Home Record: 25-9-6
- Road Record: 27-7-5
It has been a dominant season for the Colorado Avalanche, as they finished the regular season as the Presidents’ Trophy winners. Colorado have continued to play at that very high level during the postseason, cruising to victory in the opening round against the Los Angeles Kings.
Victory in Game 1 against the Wild means that the Avalanche have now avoided defeat in all five postseason clashes. Gabriel Landeskog has been a standout player for the team, registering five points in five appearances.
Minnesota Wild Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 45-23-12
- Home Record: 22-10-8
- Road Record: 23-13-4
Plenty of confidence would have been taken from the Minnesota Wild throughout this season, but they will have a mountain to climb against the standout team in the Western Conference during this second round series.
The Wild were excellent in the previous round, battling to a 4-2 series win over the Dallas Stars. Quinn Hughes recorded two assists in the recent heavy loss against the Avalanche, but his creativity has seen him register eleven points in seven playoff appearances.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Picks
The Wild have impressed this season, but this is a big step up. The Avalanche could easily have things all their own way in this series, and a Game 2 success could put them on the brink of successive whitewashes.
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