Kaprizov has 3 points, Wild defeat Avalanche in Game 3 of Western 2nd Round

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Second Round on Saturday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. Kirill Kaprizov led Minnesota with a goal and two assists, while Brock Faber also contributed a goal and two assists, and goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves. The loss was Colorado's first of the postseason, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the Avalanche's only goal and starter Scott Wedgewood being pulled after allowing three goals on 12 shots in the second period.