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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.