Colorado Avalanche defeat Minnesota Wild 9-6: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 3, 2026 · NHL · Minnesota Wild 6, Colorado Avalanche 9
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Colorado Avalanche covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 15 goals combined.
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche final score and game recap
The Colorado Avalanche won by 3 goals.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Quinn Hughes (Minnesota Wild): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Jesper Wallstedt (Minnesota Wild): 34 saves on 42 shots.
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche): 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Devon Toews (Colorado Avalanche): 1 goal, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche?
The Colorado Avalanche covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 3 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Colorado Avalanche -1.5.
Did Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 9.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 1 time.
This result left the Colorado Avalanche 5-0 in the 2025-26 postseason (3-0 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 2 times. That made it five straight wins for the Colorado Avalanche.
What's next for Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche?
Next for the Minnesota Wild: at the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Next for the Colorado Avalanche: the Minnesota Wild at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.