- Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude Sports
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The Colorado Avalanche (41-10-9) are set to face off against the Minnesota Wild (36-16-10) this Sunday at Ball Arena.
In their previous game, the Minnesota Wild secured a convincing 5-1 win over the Lightning, during which they accumulated 8 penalty minutes. The Wild showcased an impressive offensive performance, converting 1 goal from 5 power play opportunities and scoring 5 times on 22 shots taken.
The Wild have allowed 142 goals at even strength while netting 152 themselves. Their opponents have attempted 159 power plays (ranking 29th in the league) and scored 35 goals during those chances. Overall, the Minnesota Wild have amassed 205 goals (8th in the NHL) this season while conceding 177. With 1,779 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 11.5%. Currently, they hold 82 points and a points percentage of .661, with opponents totaling 1,870 shots against them and a save percentage of .905. The Wild have had 205 power play chances, scoring 53 goals for a 25.85% success rate.
Filip Gustavsson will be in goal for the Wild. Across his career, he has achieved 123 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .618. With a save percentage of .912 over 9,053 minutes played, he has faced 6,072 shots and made 5,539 saves. Gustavsson has allowed 533 goals with an average of 2.68 goals against per game, holding a record of 105-69-26 over 199 starting appearances in 208 NHL games.
For the Avalanche, they recently triumphed over the Ducks, winning 5-1 after converting 1 out of 3 power play opportunities and registering 5 goals on 26 shots.
Leading the league in shots with 2,050 attempts, Colorado has a shooting percentage of 11.17% while allowing 1,598 shots on their net. Their penalty kill successfully neutralizes 83.53% of opponents’ 170 power play attempts, resulting in a save percentage of 91.0%. They have been granted 193 power play chances, converting at a rate of 15.54%. At even strength, the Avalanche have 199 goals and 30 on the power play (24th in the NHL). This season, Colorado has surrendered a total of 144 goals, with 116 coming at even strength and 28 while short-handed. The Avalanche have tallied 229 goals, accumulating 91 points and a points percentage of .758.
Mackenzie Blackwood will be the starting goaltender for the Avalanche. Opposing teams average 2.89 goals per game against him, and he has permitted a total of 755 goals. With a quality start rate of 57.1%, Blackwood has made 149 quality starts in his NHL career. He has played 261 games, accumulating 13,417 minutes, and holds a lifetime record of 121-109-29. Over the course of his career, Blackwood has recorded 7,315 saves out of 8,070 shots against, giving him a career save percentage of .906.
Which team will come out on top in this NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Recommended Bet: Go with Minnesota
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