- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Avalanche (-130) Wild (+110)
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The Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11) are set to visit Grand Casino Arena this Saturday, facing off against the Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, where Colorado currently leads the series 2-0. The betting line positions the Avalanche at -130 and the Wild at +110, with an over/under line set at 6.5.
In their previous encounter, the Colorado Avalanche dominated with a 5-2 victory over the Wild in Game 2, committing 4 penalty minutes. The Avalanche converted on 2 of their 5 power play opportunities, showcasing a robust offensive effort, successfully finding the net 5 times from 23 attempts.
While at even strength, the Avalanche have conceded 161 goals while scoring 253 this season. Their opponents have had 234 power play opportunities (ranked 18th in the NHL) and netted 36 goals during those chances. When it comes to scoring, Colorado has accumulated an impressive 298 goals (leading the NHL) against 197 allowed. They’ve attempted 2,766 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.8%. This season, they have garnered 121 points, achieving a points percentage of .738. The Avalanche have faced 2,144 shots against and hold a save percentage of .908, while converting 45 of their 263 power play chances for a success rate of 17.11%.
In goal for this matchup will be Scott Wedgewood. He has participated in 199 games throughout his career, boasting a record of 93-60-30 and starting 179 times. Opponents have scored 499 goals against him, giving him a goals against average of 2.79 per match. Wedgewood has faced 5,498 shots with a total of 4,999 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .909 over 8,268 minutes played. To date, he has 99 quality starts with a percentage of .553.
The Minnesota Wild struggled to contain Colorado’s offensive prowess in Game 2, managing only 2 power play opportunities and scoring just 2 goals from 31 shots aimed at the net.
This season, the Wild have launched 2,393 shots (7th in the NHL) and attained a shooting percentage of 11.20%, while allowing their opponents 2,410 shots. Their kill rate is 79.81% against 213 power play attempts, and their save percentage stands at 90.2%. On the power play, Minnesota has had 258 opportunities, achieving a rate of 25.19%. The Wild scored 203 goals at even strength and 65 while on the power play (ranking 3rd in the NHL). They have allowed a total of 235 goals, with 192 coming at even strength and 43 short-handed, totaling 268 goals scored this season, garnering 104 points and a points percentage of .634.
Expected to start in net for the Wild is Jesper Wallstedt, who holds a career record of 20-12-6 across 40 games. His quality start percentage is an impressive 65.8%, managing 25 quality starts. He has made 1,054 saves out of the 1,158 shots faced,amounting to a percentage of .910. Wallstedt has conceded an average of 2.74 goals per game, totaling 104 goals surrendered. He has been the starting goaltender in 38 games, logging 348 minutes.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
My Prediction: Back Minnesota (+110)
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