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Can Wild’s hard lessons in losing someday help them win?

Brett Kulak scored the overtime winner after Colorado erased a 3-0 deficit, sending Minnesota out in five games.

  • On Wednesday, the Colorado Avalanche overcame a 3-goal deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime at Ball Arena, clinching the NHL second-round playoff series 4-1.
  • After dominating the opening period with three goals, the Wild faltered as the Avalanche surged back, with Minnesota leading 3-0 after 20 minutes before allowing two regulation goals.
  • NHL regular-season scoring leader Nathan MacKinnon tied the game 3-3 with 1:23 remaining, before defenseman Brett Kulak scored the overtime winner to end Minnesota's season.
  • Wild players reflected on the need to "learn how to lose to learn how to win," as Colorado advances to the Western Conference final following the defeat.
  • Young stars like Matt Boldy aim to build on this playoff experience, following the Wild's first series win in 11 years earlier this postseason.
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Can Wild’s hard lessons in losing someday help them win?

Minnesota took a step this season in reaching Round 2, then got a tough lesson from Colorado.

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Hockey Wilderness broke the news on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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