# GAME NIGHT: Avalanche Roll Wild, Minnesota's Costly Mistake in Net, Will a Title Drought End?

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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: 2026-05-06T04:17:57+00:00
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## Resource

The Colorado Avalanche continue their dominant postseason run with a decisive victory over Minnesota. The hosts also preview upcoming matchups between Buffalo and Montreal, and Anaheim and Vegas, while debating which franchise is closest to ending a long Stanley Cup drought.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The Colorado Avalanche are currently an unstoppable force, maintaining an undefeated postseason record
- Failure mode: Minnesota's goaltending changes and penalty kill struggles are jeopardizing their ability to compete with elite offenses
- Practical takeaway: For Montreal to upset Buffalo, they must maintain high shot volumes and avoid periods without offensive pressure
- Main idea: The upcoming series between Buffalo and Montreal is a high-stakes matchup between two deep, fast rosters
- Failure mode: Buffalo's power play must find consistency to avoid being exploited by Montreal's opportunistic offense

## Topics

Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL Goaltending, NHL Power Play

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Post-Game Analysis: Avalanche Dominance: A look at Colorado's 5-2 win over Minnesota and whether the Avalanche are currently unbeatable.
- 4:10 — Minnesota's Struggles: Analyzing the Wild's mistakes and the impact of their recent performance against Colorado.
- 7:40 — Goaltending in the West: Discussing the impact of goalie switches and the stability of the Minnesota net.
- 20:40 — Buffalo vs. Montreal Preview: Evaluating the goaltending matchup and the offensive depth of both the Sabres and Canadiens.
- 27:00 — Anaheim vs. Vegas: Predicting the outcome of the series between the Ducks and the Golden Knights.
- 33:10 — The Quest to End Title Droughts: A debate on which NHL franchises are most likely to break their long-standing championship droughts.
- 39:20 — Postseason Outlook: Final thoughts on the current playoff hierarchy and the path to the Stanley Cup.

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