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Wild Collapse: Avalanche Storms Back in 9-6 Playoff Thriller
4 May
Summary
- Colorado Avalanche defeated Minnesota Wild 9-6 in a playoff game.
- The Avalanche scored nine total goals, the most ever against the Wild.
- Eight different Avalanche players scored in their dominant offensive display.
The Colorado Avalanche secured a commanding 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, a game that saw the Avalanche unleash a relentless offensive attack. Despite the Wild initially holding a 3-0 lead in the first period, Colorado mounted a remarkable comeback. The Avalanche ultimately scored nine goals, setting a franchise record for the most goals the Wild have ever allowed in a playoff game.
Colorado's scoring depth was on full display, with eight different players contributing goals and 13 players recording points. Key third-period goals from Cale Makar and Nazem Kadri helped seal the win for the Avalanche, who extended their postseason record to 5-0. Jesper Wallstedt, the Wild's goaltender, surrendered a career-high eight goals in the contest.
