By: Chris Nosek

Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche (Game 2, Round 2)
Colorado leads series 2-0

Colorado continues to look dominant, remaining undefeated in the postseason. Minnesota made a change in goal for this one, turning the crease over to Filip Gustavsson instead of Wallstedt. Colorado stuck with Wedgewood in their crease. Based on the pregame comments about turning to Gustavsson, it’s clear that John Hynes is getting outcoached in this series already. Minnesota remains the more banged-up team, and despite their eight goals in two games, they still don’t have a win. Coming home for Game 3 will add to the pressure Minnesota is facing, and I’m not sure Hynes can hold up. I thought Minnesota could put up a good fight in this series. If you can’t pull out a win over a two-game stretch that sees you score eight goals, you don’t have much chance overall in that series. If they can’t pull off a win in game 3, at home, this series will be done before Denver sees it again.

Prediction Entering Matchup: Colorado Avalanche advance in 6 games
Prediction after Game One: Colorado Avalanche advance in 6 games
Prediction after Game Two: Colorado Avalanche advances in 4 games