MacKinnon Has Goal and Two Assists in 5-2 Win over Wild as Avalanche Take 2-0 Lead in Series
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as Colorado scored 14 goals in two games, an NHL playoff series record since 1988.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 at Ball Arena, securing a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
- Following a 9-6 loss in Game 1, the Wild replaced rookie Jesper Wallstedt with Filip Gustavsson in net to stabilize their goaltending.
- Center Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal and two assists for his third consecutive three-point game, while Scott Wedgewood made 29 saves for Colorado.
- Twelve different Avalanche players have scored in the series, setting an NHL record for the first two games, while Colorado extended its postseason winning streak to six games.
- Game 3 takes place on Saturday, May 9, in the Twin Cities, following a three-day break that allows both teams to prepare for the next phase of the series.
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The Colorado Avalanche have also won the second quarter final against the Minnesota Wild and remain unbeaten in the NHL playoffs. At home Colorado secured a clear 5-2 win, as the best player of the game was awarded Nathan MacKinnon. The Canadian was at the first two goals for the host each one of the assists, to the intermediate 4-1 in the last third he met himself. Minnesota now has two home matches.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 (2-1, 1-0, 2-1) at home in the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals and took a two-nil lead in the series.
Colorado defeated Minnesota 5-2 in Game 2 of the NHL Conference Semifinals to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Nathan MacKinnon was the hero of the game, scoring a goal and adding two assists.
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Colorado does it with defense, dropping Wild in Game 2
DENVER – As they depart the Rockies for the relatively flat Land of Lakes, the Minnesota Wild have a mountain to climb. The Colorado Avalanche, known for their quick-strike offense, flipped the script in Game 2 on Tuesday at Ball Arena, using defense and goaltending to frustrate their guests. Colorado’s 5-2 win gives it a 2-0 lead in the series as the teams head to Minnesota for the next two meetings. Game 3 will be Saturday at Grand Casino Aren…
Avs tame Wild again, improve to 6-0 in playoffs
Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on two more as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through Minnesota's newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday, securing a 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.
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