Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche on May 13, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 5: COL 4-1 MIN |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
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 | Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.03 | 1.50 |
| 2nd | Nick Foligno | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12:45 | 0.30 | 1.45 |
| 3rd | Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12:02 | 0.38 | 1.40 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:34 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:03 | MIN | Nick Foligno | Nico Sturm, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 15:56 | MIN | Nick Foligno | Nico Sturm, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 11:00 | COL | Parker Kelly | Brent Burns, Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:27 | COL | Jack Drury | Devon Toews, Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:37 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Brent Burns | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:52 | COL | Brett Kulak | Martin Necas, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.61 | 2.84 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 34.1% | 65.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| Hits | 31 | 32 |
| Blocks | 23 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foligno | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12:45 | 0.30 | 1.45 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:55 | 0.60 | 1.24 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.04 | 1.12 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.48 | 1.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.25 | 0.95 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:34 | 0.46 | 0.85 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.03 | 0.83 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30:35 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32:06 | 0.01 | 0.42 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:55 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:13 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.06 | -0.00 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.09 | -0.03 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.12 | -0.27 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.03 | 1.50 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:02 | 0.38 | 1.40 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26:54 | 0.14 | 1.26 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.12 | 1.20 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23:17 | 0.31 | 1.02 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.03 | 0.97 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.22 | 0.96 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:45 | 0.06 | 0.76 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 23:01 | 0.45 | 0.37 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:05 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.23 | 0.02 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:42 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:50 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:35 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:44 | 0.48 | -0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -1.35 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 7 | 100.0% | 0.64 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 13 | 76.9% | -0.96 |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on May 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.84 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.61 — Colorado Avalanche edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Parker Kelly led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.5 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 7 of 7, worth 0.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on May 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Parker Kelly led all skaters at 1.5, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.84 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.61, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 20 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 34. High-danger chances went 8 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 30 of 34 (-1.35 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 7 of 7 (0.64 goals saved above expected).