Wild stun Avalanche for first playoff loss, seize series lead
Minnesota’s clutch play outmuscles Colorado, with Kaprizov’s goal a footnote in a series-shifting upset.
The Minnesota Wild rode disciplined defense and timely scoring to hand the Colorado Avalanche their first loss of the playoffs, taking a 2-1 series lead. ’s goal wasn’t enough to mask Colorado’s struggles, as Minnesota’s depth and structure neutralized a top-heavy Avalanche attack. The result forces Colorado into a must-win Game 4 or risk ceding home ice in a tight Western Conference playoff race.
