Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2 penalties
08/03/2026 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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croatiaCroatiaArena Sport 5
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serbiaSerbiaArena Sport 6
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south-africaSouth-africaSupeSport ESPN 2
swedenSwedenViaplay
uruguayUruguayDisney+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3634
Shots off target
2117
Shooting PCT
5.56% (2/36)5.88% (2/34)
Blocked shots
2113
Goalkeeper Saves
3234
Saves PCT
94.12% (32/34)94.44% (34/36)
Penalties
45
PIM
810
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
01
Power-play PCT
0% (0/5)25% (1/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
75% (3/4)100% (5/5)
Hits
2025
Faceoffs Won
2228
Faceoffs %
4456
Giveaways
919
Takeaways
54
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 01:20, Hughes Q. (2 min),
  • 06:57, Bogosian Z. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 00:43, Hartman R. (2 min),
  • 04:28, Roy N. (2 min),
  • 12:19, 1 - 0, MacKinnon N. (G), Kadri N. (A),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 2)
  • 04:13, Colton R. (2 min),
  • 04:17, 1 - 1, Kaprizov K. (G), Hughes Q. (A), Eriksson Ek J. (A2)
  • 05:17, Trenin Y. (2 min),
  • 07:01, 1 - 2, Sturm N. (G), Faber B. (A),
  • 09:29, Kaprizov K. (2 min),
  • 12:39, 2 - 2, Roy N. (G), Kulak B. (A), Kiviranta J. (A2)
  • 14:58, Nichushkin V. (2 min),
  • Overtime (0 - 0)
  • 03:57, MacKinnon N. (2 min),
  • Penalties (2 - 1)
  • 1, Zuccarello M. (Penalty Shot),
  • 1, Nichushkin V. (Penalty Shot),
  • 2, Boldy M. (Penalty Shot),
  • 2, Necas M. (Penalty Shot),
  • 3, Kaprizov K. (Penalty Shot),
  • 3, Kadri N. (Penalty Shot),
  • 4, Tarasenko V. (Penalty Shot),
  • 4, MacKinnon N. (Penalty Shot),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Colorado Avalanche
50.9%
Draw
21.6%
Minnesota Wild
27.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
45.3% 22% 32.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

46.6% 21.4% 31.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Colorado Avalanche has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Colorado Avalanche's performance.
  • Minnesota Wild has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Minnesota Wild might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Colorado Avalanche than the current prediction. (-4.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Minnesota Wild than the current prediction. (+4.2%)
  • Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.86
    (2.14)
    4.39
    (4.4)
    3.4
    (2.97)
    5.8%
    (3.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Colorado (votes: 1 - 50%). Minnesota (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/E Goals, OT - odd (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Colorado won 2.
    • Colorado is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In recent matches, Minnesota has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Colorado is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Colorado: Lehkonen A. (Upper-Body Injury) O'Connor L. (Hip Injury)
    • There will not play in Minnesota: Foligno M. (Lower-Body Injury) Johansson M. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Colorado won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 60:56. (average 3:2.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Colorado won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 22:26. (average 2.8:3.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild were as follows:
    26.02.2026 Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild 2:5
    21.12.2025 Minnesota Wild - Colorado Avalanche 1:5
    28.11.2025 Minnesota Wild - Colorado Avalanche 3:2
    11.03.2025 Minnesota Wild - Colorado Avalanche 2:1
    28.02.2025 Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild 5:2
    Latest results of Colorado Avalanche
    Latest results of Minnesota Wild
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)Los Angeles Kings (8)4 : 0
    2Dallas Stars (2)Minnesota Wild (3)2 : 2
    3Vegas Golden Knights (4)Utah Mammoth (6)2 : 2
    4Edmonton Oilers (5)Anaheim Ducks (7)1 : 3
    5Carolina Hurricanes (1)Ottawa Senators (6)4 : 0
    6Pittsburgh Penguins (7)Philadelphia Flyers (8)2 : 3
    7Buffalo Sabres (2)Boston Bruins (5)3 : 1
    8Tampa Bay Lightning (3)Montreal Canadiens (4)2 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4
    3Carolina Hurricanes (1)TBD #6
    4TBD #7TBD #8

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2