Minnesota Wild defeat Colorado Avalanche 5-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · NHL · Colorado Avalanche 1, Minnesota Wild 5
The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena. The Minnesota Wild covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 6 goals combined.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild final score and game recap
The Minnesota Wild won by 4 goals.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche): 1 goal.
- Mackenzie Blackwood (Colorado Avalanche): 12 saves on 13 shots.
- Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Brock Faber (Minnesota Wild): 1 goal, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild?
The Minnesota Wild covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 4 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Colorado Avalanche -1.5.
Did Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Colorado Avalanche 6-1 in the 2025-26 postseason (4-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (3-1 at home, 2-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 2 times.
What's next for Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild?
Next for the Colorado Avalanche: at the Minnesota Wild on Monday, May 11, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Wild: the Colorado Avalanche at home on Monday, May 11, 2026.