Game 2 between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche takes place Tuesday night in the second round of the NHL Playoffs. The Avalanche secured a high-scoring 9-6 victory in Game 1 and will look to take a 2-0 series lead at home before the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games.
The Wild upset the Dallas Stars in six games in the first round, while the Avalanche remain perfect to start the playoffs after sweeping the Los Angeles Kings in four games and winning Game 1 against Minnesota on Sunday. Although the Wild had a strong regular season with 104 points, the Avalanche were the clear top team in the NHL, earning the Presidents’ Trophy for the most points in the league and finishing with a +99 goal differential — by far the best in the league.
The Avalanche may also get an added boost in Game 2 with defenseman Josh Manson potentially returning from injury, while the Wild could still be without both Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek on Tuesday night.
Wild vs. Avalanche Game 2 Info
- 📍 Where: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5
- ⏰ Puck Drop: 8:00 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: ESPN
- 🏒 Series: 1-0 Avalanche
Wild vs. Avalanche Game 2 Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Avalanche as home favorites for Game 2 as they look to keep their perfect playoff record alive:
- Moneyline: Avalanche -190, Wild +160
- Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+115), Wild +1.5 (-145)
- Total (Goals): Over 6.5 (-105), Under 6.5 (-115)
Wild vs. Avalanche Picks & Predictions for Game 2
Looking to expand your hockey betting options and make more informed wagers? Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers a Stats Hub that highlights recent trends for teams and players. Here are a few notable trends heading into Wild vs. Avalanche Game 2:
Avalanche Win Streak
Starting with a simple one: dating back to the regular season, the Avalanche have won eight straight games.
They’ve been dominant all year, and that success has carried into the playoffs, where they are a perfect 5-0. Colorado will look to extend that streak in Game 2 on home ice.
- Wild vs. Avalanche Game Pick: Avalanche -190
Artturi Lehkonen Assists Odds
Artturi Lehkonen recorded 27 assists in 70 games during the regular season, the second-highest total of his 10-year career. The Avalanche winger has also recorded one assist in each of his last three games entering Tuesday night.
- Wild vs. Avalanche Player Prop Pick: Artturi Lehkonen Over 0.5 Assists (+220)
Mats Zuccarello Points Odds
If you’re looking for a potentially safer option, Wild veteran winger Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one point in each of his last five games. A point is awarded when a player records a goal or an assist.
Not only has Zuccarello hit this mark in five straight games, but he also posted back-to-back three-point performances in the Wild’s first-round series against Dallas.
- Wild vs. Avalanche Player Prop Pick: Mats Zuccarello Over 0.5 Points (-140)
Referenced odds are subject to change.
