Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule, Highlights After Avalanche Eliminate Wild

The Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Minnesota Wild from the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, winning Game 5 of their second-round series. Colorado held a 3-1 series lead entering the game, meaning Minnesota's season was on the line. The victory sends the Avalanche to the Western Conference semifinals' next stage.