The Minnesota Wild are gearing up for a crucial showdown with the Colorado Avalanche as they prepare to face off in the second-round series opener on Sunday. The Wild's journey to this point has been marked by impressive victories and narrow escapes, but they'll face a formidable opponent in the Avalanche, who boast a star-studded lineup and a reputation for dominating on the ice. As the Wild look to propel themselves into the conference semifinals, they'll be relying on the strength of their roster and the resilience that has defined their postseason run thus far. Will they be able to overcome the Avalanche's potent offense and take the first game of the series?


Minnesota Wild second-round series opener against the Avalanche scheduled for Sunday  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS