Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche on May 05, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Colorado Avalanche 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 2: COL 2-0 MIN |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:06 | 0.77 | 2.94 |
| 2nd | Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.01 | 2.12 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:02 | 0.23 | 1.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:51 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 02:57 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Ryan Hartman, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 08:24 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:24 | COL | Nicolas Roy | Ross Colton, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 13:18 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Nazem Kadri, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 14:33 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Danila Yurov, Daemon Hunt | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:55 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Brett Kulak | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.99 | 4.26 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 38.7% | 61.3% |
| Hits | 31 | 28 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:20 | 0.21 | 1.19 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:04 | 0.33 | 1.08 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.05 | 0.31 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:12 | 0.50 | 0.22 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:21 | 0.37 | 0.09 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:25 | 0.05 | -0.21 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:09 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:07 | 0.16 | -0.76 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.00 | -1.07 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.00 | -1.13 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:31 | 0.16 | -1.25 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 22:06 | 0.77 | 2.94 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.01 | 2.12 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:02 | 0.23 | 1.94 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.09 | 1.30 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.01 | 1.27 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.91 | 1.24 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:57 | 0.08 | 1.18 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.20 | 1.05 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.06 | 1.05 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.42 | 1.03 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:24 | 0.87 | 1.02 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:37 | 0.10 | 0.96 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:06 | 0.02 | 0.82 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.41 | 0.72 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.03 | 0.48 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.02 | 0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -0.14 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | -0.01 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on May 05, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.26 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 1.99 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.94 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on May 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 2.94, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.26 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 1.99, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 31 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 23. High-danger chances went 16 to 11.