Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on May 09, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 1, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 3: COL 2-1 MIN |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 1 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:27 | 1.90 | 2.80 |
| 2nd | Brock Faber | D | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29:39 | 0.54 | 2.74 |
| 3rd | Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:32 | 0.08 | 2.02 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:11 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Brock Faber, Quinn Hughes | 4v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:44 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov | 4v3 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:23 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 13:11 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Gabriel Landeskog, Nazem Kadri | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 13:31 | MIN | Brock Faber | Vladimir Tarasenko, Michael McCarron | 6v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 19:56 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Brock Faber | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.82 | 4.90 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 61.5% | 38.5% |
| Hits | 25 | 39 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20:40 | 0.19 | 0.77 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:07 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.03 | 0.34 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:32 | 0.11 | 0.23 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:13 | 0.10 | 0.18 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:08 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:54 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:52 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:06 | 0.13 | -0.39 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:33 | 0.05 | -0.45 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.01 | -0.46 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.03 | -0.55 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:34 | 0.01 | -0.69 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 23:27 | 1.90 | 2.80 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 29:39 | 0.54 | 2.74 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 28:32 | 0.08 | 2.02 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.23 | 1.96 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.34 | 1.40 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:03 | 0.67 | 1.21 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:25 | 0.26 | 0.53 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.03 | 0.50 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.27 | 0.40 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:01 | 0.11 | 0.32 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.34 | 0.14 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.07 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | 1.14 | |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 9 | 12 | 75.0% | -1.49 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 35 | 36 | 97.1% | -0.18 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5–1 on May 09, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.9 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 0.82 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.8 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 12 of 13, worth 1.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–1 on May 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Colorado Avalanche 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 2.8, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.9 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 0.82, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 35 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 12.