Wild vs. Avalanche Game 2: Key takeaways as Colorado takes a commanding 2-0 series lead - The New York Times

Colorado's dominance continued in Game 2 of the NHL playoffs as they took down the Wild 4-1, securing a commanding 2-0 series lead. The Avalanche's high-scoring offense, led by stars Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, proved too much for Minnesota to handle, as they outshot the Wild 35-24 and capitalized on key scoring chances. The loss marks a concerning start for the Wild, who will need to regroup and find a way to contain the Avalanche's potent attack if they hope to stay in the series. With the series now shifting to Denver, Minnesota faces a daunting task in trying to overcome their current 2-0 deficit.

Wild vs. Avalanche Game 2: Key takeaways as Colorado takes a commanding 2-0 series lead  The New York Times