# AVALANCHE: Colorado ROLLS Over Minnesota Wild—Joel Eriksson Ek Absence and Butt-End Drama Exposed

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Podcast: [Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nhl-daily-podcast-on-the-national-hockey-league-494711)
Published: 2026-05-12T10:00:00+00:00
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Colorado Avalanche dominate the West as the Minnesota Wild falter—can the Wild turn the tide in a must-win Game 5? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Colorado’s 5-2 victory, spotlighting the Avalanche’s relentless offense and dissecting the Wild’s offensive drought, questionable playoff format, and growing pressure. Insightful analysis covers the impact of missing stars like Joel Eriksson Ek and explores how empty-net goals skewed the final margin. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes sit idle with up to nine days of rest after sweeping their second straight opponent. Will extended downtime help or hinder their Eastern Conference Finals push? The hosts also preview pivotal upcoming matchups: Montreal Canadiens’ edge over the Buffalo Sabres, high-stakes goaltending decisions, and the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks’ battle for momentum. Plus, quirky penalty moments and NHL scheduling oddities add humor to this action-packed playoff rundown.

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