Minnesota Wild beat Avalanche 5-1 to cut series lead to 2-1
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Updated · The New York Times · May 10
Minnesota Wild beat Avalanche 5-1 to cut series lead to 2-1
10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 10
In St. Paul, Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists, Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves, and Colorado pulled Scott Wedgewood after three goals on 12 shots.
Minnesota outhit Colorado 39-25, scored twice on special teams and tightened its penalty kill, while Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes combined for two goals and three assists.
The win was the Wild's first of the series and Colorado's first playoff defeat this year, with Game 4 on Monday and Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson expected back soon.
Can Minnesota's revamped special teams and hot goaltender truly challenge the Presidents' Trophy winners after their dominant Game 3 win?
With his starting goalie pulled, how will Colorado's coach solve his goaltending crisis before a pivotal Game 4?