Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on May 11, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 4: COL 3-1 MIN |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8:39 | 1.34 | 1.89 |
| 2nd | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.96 | 1.85 |
| 3rd | Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:29 | 0.27 | 1.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:46 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Brock Faber, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:08 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Martin Necas | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 06:56 | COL | Ross Colton | Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 09:15 | MIN | Nico Sturm | Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:32 | COL | Parker Kelly | Jack Drury | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:27 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas | 6v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:52 | COL | Brock Nelson | — | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.14 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 61.6% | 38.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 30 | 28 |
| Blocks | 12 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8:39 | 1.34 | 1.89 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.96 | 1.85 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:29 | 0.27 | 1.79 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:25 | 0.00 | 1.63 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:09 | 0.06 | 1.51 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:48 | 0.70 | 1.03 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:42 | 0.02 | 0.97 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:46 | 0.17 | 0.96 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:13 | 0.08 | 0.96 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:13 | 0.76 | 0.77 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.04 | 0.72 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.42 | 0.65 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:00 | 0.05 | 0.41 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.11 | -0.03 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:07 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Sturm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8:25 | 0.50 | 0.97 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.11 | 0.51 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.67 | 0.40 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:13 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:38 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:26 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:51 | 0.20 | -0.35 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:35 | 0.47 | -0.38 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.01 | -0.44 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.03 | -0.51 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:27 | 0.19 | -0.66 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:19 | 0.11 | -0.70 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34:13 | 0.07 | -0.94 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.85 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 1.03 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on May 11, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.85 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 5.14 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ross Colton led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.89 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 29 of 32, worth 1.03 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on May 11, 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 — Ross Colton led all skaters at 1.89, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.85 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 5.14, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 34 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 21. High-danger chances went 19 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 19 of 21 (0.85 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 29 of 32 (1.03 goals saved above expected).