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Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Wild logo
Wild
Minnesota
5
vs
Avalanche logo
Avalanche
Colorado
1
MIN 56%44% COL
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueGrand Casino Arena
Saint Paul, MN

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Avalanche (away)
Wild (home)
44%
Win probability
56%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Wild defeated the Avalanche 5-1.

Our model predicted the Wild would win with 56% confidence -- and they delivered. Even with modest confidence, the model got this one right.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Wild and was a notable factor: Base home field advantage applied (no detailed stats available)
  • Recent Form was neutral and a contributing factor: No recent form data available
  • Injuries was neutral and a contributing factor: Similar injury situations: Wild (0 out) vs Avalanche (0 out)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Wild won 5-1

Wild won by a solid margin

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Wild at 56%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

COL
MIN
Home Field Advantage
Favours COL|Favours MIN

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 5/9/2026, 8:50:01 AM

Key Players

Avalanche

Mackenzie BlackwoodG
Scott WedgewoodG
Isak PoschG
Ivan IvanC
Nazem KadriC

Wild

Riley MercerG
Filip GustavssonG
Cal PetersenG
Jesper WallstedtG
Chase WutzkeG

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Wild has a 56% win probability, while Avalanche has a 44% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN.

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