| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Avalanche, Second Round Game 5, beat Wild 4–3 in overtime at Ball Arena on May 13, 2026.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a thrilling overtime matchup, clinching the second round playoff series 4-1. With this victory, the Avalanche advance to the next round, while the Wild's season comes to an end.
The Avalanche entered this game leading the series 3-1, putting pressure on the Wild to win and extend their playoff hopes. The result of this critical Game 5 means that Colorado moves on, while Minnesota is eliminated from contention.
The game started with a blitz from the Wild, as they scored three goals in the first period, with Marcus Johansson and Nick Foligno both contributing. Foligno's odd two-goal performance ignited Minnesota's early advantage, and they held a 3-0 lead by the end of the first.
However, the Avalanche began their comeback in the second period with Parker Kelly cutting the deficit to 3-1. Momentum continued to shift in the third period, where Jack Drury and Nathan MacKinnon scored just minutes apart, tying the game at 3-3 with only minutes left on the clock. This surge laid the groundwork for a dramatic overtime session.
In overtime, Brett Kulak sealed the game for Colorado with a decisive goal at 3:52, fueled by strong plays from Martin Necas and Parker Kelly.
Nick Foligno was a standout for the Wild, demonstrating an impactful offensive presence with two goals that put his team ahead early. Alongside him, Marcus Johansson opened the scoring, giving Minnesota a vital lift in the first period.
For the Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon played a crucial role, scoring the equalizer and providing leadership when the team was down. Parker Kelly and Brent Burns also impressed with key contributions, setting up important goals that kept Colorado in the fight.
On the backend, Avalanche goaltender faced a challenge with 20 shots against, showing resilience throughout the game despite a rocky start.
With this win, the Avalanche have successfully secured their spot in the next round of the playoffs, looking forward to facing their next opponent. The Wild will now regroup and assess their strategy for the upcoming season after a hard-fought series.
Avalanche won 4–3 in overtime.
The final score was Wild 3, Avalanche 4, in overtime.
Nick Foligno (2), Marcus Johansson.
Brett Kulak, Jack Drury, Nathan MacKinnon, Parker Kelly.
Jesper Wallstedt made 30 saves on 34 shots (.882 save percentage).
Scott Wedgewood made 7 saves on 7 shots (1.000 save percentage) for a shutout.
At Ball Arena in Denver, the Avalanche home rink.
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