Wild vs. Avalanche Game 2: Key takeaways as Colorado takes a commanding 2-0 series lead
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Minnesota Wild trail 2-0 in their playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, a deficit they have only overcome once in franchise history, in 2014.
- The Wild are hampered by injuries to key defensive players, including Jonas Brodin, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson struggled in Game 2 after returning from injury.
- The Avalanche, winners of the Presidents’ Trophy, showcased strong special teams with two power-play goals and effective penalty killing, limiting the Wild’s scoring chances.
- Nathan MacKinnon led Colorado’s offense with a power-play goal and two assists, setting a franchise record for career multipoint playoff games, while the Avalanche's defense and checking also stifled the Wild’s top scorer Matt Boldy.
- The series shifts to Minnesota with a three-day break, during which the Wild hope to have injured players like Joel Eriksson Ek return to improve their chances.
