An unlucky NHL referee was on the receiving end of a punch from Colorado Avalanche's Parker Kelly, who was looking to trade blows with Minnesota Wild's Matt Boldy

The Colorado Avalanche are in search of a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the NHL Playoffs as they get set to host Game 2 on Tuesday night at Ball Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.

The Colorado Avalanche have poured in 14 goals in two games of a Stanley Cup playoff series against the Wild. Now teams have long break before Game 3.

The Colorado Avalanche play against the Minnesota Wild in game 2 of their NHL Playoff series today. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and Fubo TV.

The Avalanche have struggled on the power play all season, but they found their groove at the right time in Game 2 against the Wild.

Filip Gustavsson will replace Jesper Wallstedt in the net Tuesday night for the Wild at Ball Arena. Wallstedt allowed eight goals in a 9-6 Colorado win in Game 1.

DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are making a switch in net for Game 2, going with Filip Gustavsson on Tuesday night after Jesper Wallstedt allowed eight goals in a 9-6 loss to Colorado. Wild coach John Hynes announced the goaltender swap several hours before puck drop.

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs featured just one matchup on Tuesday, as the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild faced off in Game 2 of their series.