3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 2-1 Loss to Wild

Avalanche score late, salvage point in forgettable shootout loss to Wild
Joel Kiviranta scored to force overtime and Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves for the Avalanche in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild’s shootout win over Avalanche ‘huge’ for confidence — and standings: Takeaways
Pulling off a victory against a division rival despite key injuries helped steady the Wild amid a tenuous stretch in the schedule.
Nathan McKinnon admits 'great' silver lining from Avalanche's shootout loss to Wild
Nathan McKinnon and the Avalanche fell short against the Wild, but that doesn't mean they gained nothing from the loss.
Zuccarello scores the shootout winner, Gustavsson stands tall in net and Wild beat Avalanche 2-1
The Wild took a 1-0 lead midway through the second when they capitalized on a turnover by Necas in his defensive zone. Boldy poked the puck to Marco Rossi, who pushed it ahead to a charging Zuccarello. His high wrist shot beat Blackwood over the shoulder.
Wild make a mark in the shootout after lead escapes late against Avalanche
The Wild are still waiting for a breakthrough for their offense, but that didn’t prevent them from outscoring the Avalanche. They outlasted typically potent Colorado, 2-1 in a shootout Tuesday night at Xcel Energy Center to end the Avalanche’s six-game surge while gaining ground in the Western Conference playoff race.
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-1 Loss to the Wild
The Colorado Avalanche came into Tuesday night’s matchup with the Minnesota Wild as one of the hottest teams in the league. A 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks extended their winning streak to six,
National Hockey League4d
Game Recap: Wild 2, Avalanche 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves for the Minnesota Wild, who ended the Colorado Avalanche’s six-game winning ...
2025 Mountain West men's basketball tournament: Colorado State wins title
A wild Mountain West men's basketball tournament seems likely. The top five teams in the Mountain West mostly dominated the ...
Shootout practice helps Wild get crucial extra point from Colorado
It was a game that we knew it was important for us I think we had to put the game on the ice that we did tonight,” said Wild ...
National Hockey League4d
Into the Wild
Matt Boldy leads the Wild in points (54) and assists (33) while being tied for second in goals (21). Marco Rossi is second on ...
Colorado brings 6-game win streak into matchup with Minnesota
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche seek to prolong a six-game win streak with a victory over the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota has an 11-9-2 record in Central Division games and a 36-24-4 record overall.
Minnesota Wild gut out victory over high-powered Avalanche
The Avalanche entered the contest on a six-game win streak with a loaded, mostly healthy roster led by the NHL's leading ...
Streak Snapped: Wild Pick Up A Huge Win At Home Over Division Rival Avalanche
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Wild (37-24-4) entered Tuesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3) without having a win ...
Grand Forks Herald4d
Wild get crucial extra point from Colorado in shootout
Marc-Andre Fleury didn’t leave the bench on Tuesday, but at least one Minnesota Wild teammate gave the goalie partial credit ...