# Minnesota Controls the Action, Gets Back Into Series With a Game 3 Win Over the Avalanche

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Podcast: [Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533)
Published: 2026-05-10T05:23:08+00:00
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## Resource

Minnesota Wild overpower Colorado Avalanche with relentless play and tactical precision. After dropping their first game in seven playoff outings, the Avalanche face pressing questions about their offensive cohesion and ability to adjust. Zach Pearson and Chris Micieli break down how Kirill Kaprizov’s opportunistic goal, Ryan Hartman’s power play presence, and Brock Faber’s net-front drive set the tone for the Wild’s 5-1 victory. Was Colorado’s signature double drop pass power play strategy finally exposed, and can Jared Bednar’s squad recover? The hosts examine Nathan MacKinnon’s frustration, Scott Wedgewood’s short night in goal, and the Avalanche’s ongoing battle with zone entry and board battles. They debate whether Mackenzie Blackwood should start next, highlight Minnesota’s defensive lockdown, and discuss controversial calls involving Quinn Hughes. How will Colorado respond after a rare playoff letdown? Don’t miss this spirited, stat-packed analysis of the Avalanche’s quest to regain control of their Stanley Cup run.

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