Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 5, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 2 | 10 | 22:42 | 1.23 | 3.27 |
| 2nd | Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.11 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:04 | 0.93 | 1.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:48 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:30 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:37 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 15:08 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Ryan Hartman, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:38 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 6v4 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 19:03 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog | 6v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:28 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Brock Faber, Jake Middleton | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.49 | 3.65 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 34.9% | 65.2% |
| Hits | 24 | 24 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 22:42 | 1.23 | 3.27 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.11 | 1.93 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:04 | 0.93 | 1.70 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:12 | 0.56 | 1.49 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.24 | 1.31 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.01 | 1.15 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:44 | 0.06 | 0.77 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:12 | 0.28 | 0.62 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.13 | 0.36 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.26 | -0.07 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:20 | 0.18 | -0.26 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.01 | -0.44 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:04 | 0.26 | -0.49 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:07 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 24:21 | 0.50 | 1.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 23:21 | 0.53 | 1.13 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.06 | 0.67 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:50 | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.09 | 0.41 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:44 | 0.22 | 0.32 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:39 | 0.14 | 0.29 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:20 | 0.42 | 0.27 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:45 | 0.13 | 0.26 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:52 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.18 | 0.08 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:12 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:23 | 0.23 | -0.18 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.24 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 44 | 45 | 97.8% | 2.17 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -0.84 | |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.38 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5–2 on Feb 26, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.65 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 5.49 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.27 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 10 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 44 of 45, worth 2.17 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–2 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 3.27, on 2G, 2A and 10 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.65 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 5.49, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 36 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 47. High-danger chances went 12 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 44 of 45 (2.17 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 31 of 34 (0.38 goals saved above expected).