Feb. 26, 2026Updated 7:24 pm EST
The Colorado Avalanche (38-9-9) host the Minnesota Wild (34-14-10) during Thursday’s NHL action, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank first and the Wild third in the Western Conference.
How to watch Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado AvalancheMinnesota vs. Colorado odds
Injury reportsAvalanche
Logan O’Connor: Out (Hip)
Wild
Marcus Foligno: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
Nathan MacKinnon has 93 points on 40 goals and 53 assists this season.
In 32 games, Scott Wedgewood has conceded 71 goals (2.29 goals-against average) and has recorded 739 saves.
Kirill Kaprizov has 70 points this season (1.2 per game), with 32 goals and 38 assists in 58 games (playing 22:22 per game).
Filip Gustavsson has played 36 games this season, conceding 94 goals (2.6 goals-against average) with 910 saves and a .907 save percentage (16th in the league).
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