Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche on May 03, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 6, Colorado Avalanche 9.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 1: COL 1-0 MIN |
| Minnesota Wild score | 6 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 9 |
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 | Devon Toews | D | 1 | 3 | 1 | 27:35 | 0.03 | 4.59 |
| 2nd | Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:15 | 0.30 | 2.68 |
| 3rd | Cale Makar | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.17 | 2.15 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:12 | COL | Sam Malinski | Martin Necas, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:04 | COL | Jack Drury | Logan O'Connor | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 13:13 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 1st 15:02 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 1st 16:04 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 04:16 | COL | Nick Blankenburg | Valeri Nichushkin, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 06:45 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Yakov Trenin, Michael McCarron | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 2nd 12:43 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Danila Yurov | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 2nd 16:55 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | — | 5v4 | 5–4 |
| 2nd 18:04 | COL | Devon Toews | Valeri Nichushkin, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| 3rd 03:21 | COL | Cale Makar | Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 5–6 |
| 3rd 05:43 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Ross Colton, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 5–7 |
| 3rd 16:01 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 6–7 |
| 3rd 17:06 | COL | Cale Makar | Devon Toews, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 6–8 |
| 3rd 17:52 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v6 | 6–9 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 9 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.00 | 5.45 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 63.1% | 36.9% |
| Hits | 24 | 26 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28:57 | 0.03 | 1.53 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.02 | 0.76 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:27 | 0.22 | 0.52 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.02 | 0.52 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:38 | 0.90 | 0.40 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16:00 | 0.67 | 0.19 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:46 | 0.41 | -0.08 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:15 | 0.04 | -0.18 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.23 | -0.27 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.01 | -0.31 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.12 | -0.40 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.04 | -0.40 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:31 | 0.05 | -0.72 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.01 | -1.91 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | -2.02 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 27:35 | 0.03 | 4.59 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:15 | 0.30 | 2.68 |
| Cale Makar | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.17 | 2.15 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.01 | 2.04 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.04 | 2.04 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:06 | 0.57 | 2.00 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13:08 | 0.86 | 1.95 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18:38 | 0.12 | 1.89 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.24 | 1.61 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.13 | 1.56 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13:51 | 0.83 | 1.56 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.72 | 1.51 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:06 | 0.23 | 1.39 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.24 | 0.89 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.07 | 0.74 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:16 | 0.88 | 0.62 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:01 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 34 | 42 | 81.0% | -2.99 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 30 | 36 | 83.3% | -3.00 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 9–6 on May 03, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.45 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.0 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Devon Toews led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.59 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 34 of 42, worth -2.99 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 9–6 on May 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 9, Minnesota Wild 6.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Devon Toews led all skaters at 4.59, on 1G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.45 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.0, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 36 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 43. High-danger chances went 16 to 14.