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Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 28, 2025

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Feb 28, 2025 10:07 PM
On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Colorado Avalanche will host the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena, looking to build on Nathan MacKinnon's impressive 2-goal performance in their previous outing. The Central Division rivals are currently deadlocked at 1-1 in their regular season series, setting the stage for an intense matchup. With the Avalanche's strong 17-10-2 home record and the Wild's impressive 21-8-3 road record, this clash promises to be an exciting one.
Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche

Current Odds

MIN
COL
Over
8.0
+102
Under
7.5
+135
MIN
+1.5
+275
COL
-2.5
-175
MIN
ML
+2500
COL
ML
-3500

Wild vs Avalanche statistics

Stat Wild Avalanche
Goals For per Game 2.85 3.20
Goals Against Average 2.86 2.98
Shots per Game 27.7 29.6
Shots Against per Game 29.9 26.3
Power Play Goals 29 38
Power Play Goals Against 44 30
Short Handed Goals 3 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 464 419
Power Play Percentage 19.3 21.7
Penalty Kill Percentage 70.9 80.1

Colorado Avalanche recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/26/25 vs New Jersey Devils W 5-1
2/23/25 @ St. Louis Blues L 3-1
2/22/25 @ Nashville Predators L 2-1
2/7/25 @ Edmonton Oilers W 5-4
2/6/25 @ Calgary Flames W 4-2

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/27/25 @ Utah Hockey Club L 6-1
2/25/25 vs Detroit Red Wings L 3-2
2/22/25 @ Detroit Red Wings W 4-3 OT
2/8/25 vs New York Islanders W 6-3
2/6/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 2-1

Colorado Avalanche injuries

  • Josh Manson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Valeri Nichushkin (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Cale Makar (D): Day-To-Day
  • Scott Wedgewood (G): Day-To-Day
  • Oliver Kylington (D): Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Danila Yurov (C): Out
  • Jakub Lauko (C): Injured Reserve
  • Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Hartman (RW): Suspension
  • Kirill Kaprizov (LW): Injured Reserve

Wild vs Avalanche game info

Type Info
Venue Ball Arena
Location Denver, CO
Puck drop Fri 9:00 PM
TV FanDuel SN North

Wild vs Avalanche predictions

As the Minnesota Wild hit the road to face off against the Colorado Avalanche, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Matt Boldy to step up and fill the gap left by Kirill Kaprizov. The Wild are accustomed to Kaprizov lighting the lamp, but with him on the injured reserve due to a nagging lower body issue, Boldy's creative playmaking will be crucial. Picture Boldy weaving down the ice, threading needle-like passes through a sea of defenders. Although his status is currently day-to-day, the Wild faithful hope he’ll be game-ready, poised to orchestrate the attack alongside other key players. It's a tall order, but in the absence of Kaprizov, there's opportunity for others to rise to the occasion.

Now, let's talk about the Colorado Avalanche, shall we? Nathan MacKinnon is fresh off a blistering two-goal performance, and there's little doubt he will be a force to reckon with once the puck drops. Armed with an impressive tally of 67 assists, MacKinnon seems to have eyes in the back of his head, setting up plays with precision and flair. Add Mikko Rantanen into the mix, who is the team’s leading goal scorer, and you've got an offensive powerhouse ready to test Minnesota's defense. Ball Arena could very well witness another MacKinnon-Rantanen lightning connection, putting some serious pressure on the Wild's back end.

So, who takes the win in this conference clash? Well, given the Avalanche's offensive depth and MacKinnon's sizzling form, they're likely to have the upper hand. The home ice advantage at Ball Arena can't be underestimated either, where the Avs have been solid this season. The Wild, while resilient and strong on the road, might find it tough without their star player, Kaprizov, leading the charge. It's shaping up to be an intense showdown with no shortage of drama, but expect Colorado to skate away with a hard-fought victory. Alright, no more lip-servicing—what’s your call on this clash?

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