In a stunning turn of events, the Minnesota Wild have handed the Colorado Avalanche their first loss of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, sending shockwaves through the NHL. The Wild's victory marked a major upset, as the Avalanche had been dominating their opponents thus far in the postseason. The game was a closely contested and intense battle, with both teams giving it their all on the ice. The Wild's win has raised questions about the Avalanche's ability to maintain their momentum and whether they can bounce back from this setback.
Wild stars strike back, send Avalanche to first loss of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs The Denver Post
