Key Showdown in Central Division Rivalry: Colorado Avalanche Take on Minnesota Wild

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche, who are second in the Central Division, will compete against the Minnesota Wild, who sit at sixth in the same division, this Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

The Wild have a season record of 36 wins, 28 losses, and 10 overtime losses, including a performance of 8 wins, 11 losses, and 3 overtime losses within the Central Division. They accumulate an average of 12.1 minutes in penalties per game.

On the other hand, the Avalanche have secured 47 wins, 22 losses, and 6 overtime losses overall, with their record within the division standing at 14 wins, 6 losses, and 2 overtime losses. They demonstrate a potent offense, having a record of 44 wins, 7 losses, and 3 overtime losses when they score three or more goals.

This upcoming game marks the third time these teams will have faced each other in the current season, with the Avalanche having won the last matchup 2-1 in overtime.

Kirill Kaprizov is the top performer for the Wild, with 37 goals and 46 assists, whereas Mikko Rantanen leads the Avalanche with 39 goals and 61 assists. Nathan MacKinnon has also been a significant player for Colorado, contributing seven goals and nine assists in the most recent 10 games.

Looking at their recent games, the Wild has a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 3 overtime losses, with an average of 2.7 goals and 4.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, the Avalanche have recorded 7 wins, 2 losses, and 1 overtime loss, with an average of 3.9 goals and 6.8 assists per game.

The Wild are currently dealing with injuries to key players including Jared Spurgeon, Sam

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