- Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Wild (+170) Avalanche (-205)
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The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) are set to visit Ball Arena this Wednesday, facing off against the Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11) in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinal series. Colorado currently leads the series 3-1. For this matchup, Minnesota is positioned at +170 on the moneyline, while Colorado stands at -205. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5.
The Minnesota Wild are eager to bounce back after suffering a 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 4. In their previous game, the Wild struggled offensively, managing to score just 2 goals out of 21 shots. They had 4 power play opportunities but converted only once, and they spent 8 minutes shorthanded.
The Wild’s opponents have been awarded 213 power play opportunities this season (ranking 29th in the league), converting 43 goals from those chances. Minnesota has faced 2,410 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .902. They have recorded 2,393 shots on goal with a shooting percentage of 11.2%. At even strength, they have allowed 192 goals while scoring 203. With 258 power play chances, Minnesota has scored 65 goals, achieving a conversion rate of 25.19%. This season, they have amassed 104 points, which translates to a points percentage of .634. In total, the Wild have scored 268 goals (10th place in the NHL) while conceding 235.
Guarding the net for Minnesota is Jesper Wallstedt. Throughout his career, Wallstedt has achieved 25 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .658. He possesses a save percentage of .910 over 348 minutes of gameplay. Wallstedt has faced 1,158 shots and has made 1,054 saves. His career total includes 104 goals allowed, averaging 2.74 goals against per game. He holds a record of 20-12-6 and has been the starting goaltender in 38 contests, participating in 40 games overall in the NHL.
On the other hand, Colorado had a strong performance in Game 4, capitalizing on 2 power play opportunities and converting 1. The Avalanche scored 5 goals from 34 shots on target.
This campaign, Colorado has taken a leading 2,766 shots (1st in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 10.77%, allowing just 2,144 shots against. They maintain a penalty kill percentage of 84.62% against 234 power play attempts from opponents and have a save percentage of 90.8%. They’ve capitalized on 263 power play chances with a conversion rate of 17.11%. At even strength, Colorado has scored 253 goals while allowing 197 (161 at even strength and 36 while short-handed). This season, the Avalanche has achieved 298 goals, accrued 121 points, and boasts a points percentage of .738.
In the crease for Colorado is Scott Wedgewood. Wedgewood has a career record of 93-60-30 spanning 199 games. His quality start rate sits at 55.3%, having recorded 99 quality starts in his career. With 4,999 saves out of 5,498 shots faced, he maintains a .909 save percentage. His opponents average 2.79 goals against him, totaling 499 goals allowed in his career. He has started in 179 games, racking up 8,268 minutes of ice time.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NHL contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Minnesota (+170)
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