Avs tame Wild again, improve to 6-0 in playoffs
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- Colorado Avalanche extended their perfect postseason run to 6‑0 with a 5‑2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2.
- Minnesota Wild replaced rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt with veteran Filip Gustavsson and swapped Zach Bogosian for Jeff Petry after the loss.
- Wild penalty kill dropped to a 59.4% success rate in the playoffs, the second‑lowest behind the Oilers.
- Matt Boldy warned the team must make adjustments and be “way better” after the defeat.
- John Hynes said special teams need improvement despite a 2‑for‑5 power‑play performance.
- Grand Casino Arena will host the PHWL Walter Cup semifinal Thursday and Friday, giving the Wild three days to regroup.
Why it matters: Avalanche’s 6‑0 start boosts their odds of a deep run, while the Wild’s 59.4% penalty‑kill rate threatens their comeback hopes and could force urgent roster tweaks before Game 3.
