MacKinnon Has Goal and Two Assists in 5-2 Win over Wild as Avalanche Take 2-0 Lead in Series
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as Colorado scored 14 goals in two games, an NHL playoff series record since 1988.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 at Ball Arena, securing a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
- Following a 9-6 loss in Game 1, the Wild replaced rookie Jesper Wallstedt with Filip Gustavsson in net to stabilize their goaltending.
- Center Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal and two assists for his third consecutive three-point game, while Scott Wedgewood made 29 saves for Colorado.
- Twelve different Avalanche players have scored in the series, setting an NHL record for the first two games, while Colorado extended its postseason winning streak to six games.
- Game 3 takes place on Saturday, May 9, in the Twin Cities, following a three-day break that allows both teams to prepare for the next phase of the series.
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The Colorado Avalanche have also won the second quarter final against the Minnesota Wild and remain unbeaten in the NHL playoffs. At home Colorado secured a clear 5-2 win, as the best player of the game was awarded Nathan MacKinnon. The Canadian was at the first two goals for the host each one of the assists, to the intermediate 4-1 in the last third he met himself. Minnesota now has two home matches.
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