Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche have dealt a crushing blow to the Minnesota Wild, exposing their rugged reputation as nothing more than a facade. In a stunning turn of events, the Avalanche's star forward MacKinnon has led his team to a commanding series lead, leaving the Wild reeling and their fans questioning their team's mettle. As the series appears to be all but over, the Wild's tough-guy image, forged through their high-energy play and physicality, has been laid bare as a weakness rather than a strength. With the Avalanche poised to advance to the next round, the Wild must now regroup and confront the harsh reality of their own limitations.
Keeler: Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon expose Wild as Temu tough guys — and this Stanley Cup series is over The Denver Post
