NHL Playoffs: Avalanche Look to Take Command in Game 3 Against Wild The Colorado Avalanche are poised to take a commanding lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Wild, as the two teams face off in Game 3 at Ball Arena on May 17, 2026. After a thrilling Game 1 that saw the Avalanche come from behind to win, the series has shifted to the Wild's home ice for Game 2, which the Avalanche won 4-2. As the series heads back to Colorado, the Avalanche will be looking to build on their momentum and take a 3-0 series lead, while the Wild will be desperate to stay alive and force a return to Minnesota for a deciding Game 5. Can the Avalanche's high-powered offense continue to dominate, or will the Wild find a way to stifle their attack and extend the series?
Minnesota Wild - Colorado Avalanche - May 17, 2026 NHL.com
