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Avalanche Aim 2-0 Lead Over Wild After 9-6 Rout

5/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Colorado Avalanche host Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, seeking a 2-0 series lead after a 9-6 Game 1 win.
The Avalanche entered the playoffs as Presidents’ Trophy winners with a +99 goal differential and are 5-0 in the postseason.
Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes leads postseason scoring with 11 points, earning Minnesota a 41.0% chance to win Game 2 according to SportsLine.

History

Historical Context

After the Tampa Bay Lightning earned the 2019 Presidents' Trophy with 128 points, they became the first top seed swept in the opening round by the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Colorado Avalanche, 2022 Stanley Cup champions who defeated the Lightning in the Final, illustrate that regular-season dominance often does not ensure playoff victory.

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Story summary

Colorado Avalanche host Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, seeking a 2-0 series lead after a 9-6 Game 1 win.
The Avalanche entered the playoffs as Presidents’ Trophy winners with a +99 goal differential and are 5-0 in the postseason.
Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes leads postseason scoring with 11 points, earning Minnesota a 41.0% chance to win Game 2 according to SportsLine.

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