Avalanche and Minnesota Wild Have Storied Playoff History
The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are set to face off in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, marking their fourth postseason meeting. The Avalanche advanced by sweeping the Los Angeles Kings, while the Wild defeated the Dallas Stars in six games. Their playoff history includes notable moments such as Patrick Roy's final series and Nathan MacKinnon's postseason debut.
- ▪The Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, allowing only five goals total.
- ▪The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars in six games, winning the final three to advance.
- ▪This is the fourth playoff meeting between the Avalanche and Wild, with previous series featuring pivotal moments in NHL history.
- ▪The 2003 series saw the sixth-seeded Wild upset the third-seeded Avalanche in seven games during Minnesota's playoff debut.
- ▪Notable players involved in past series include Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Adam Foote, and Nathan MacKinnon.
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