Final
Saturday, September 22, 2018 · Xcel Energy Center
Game analysis
Wild beat Avalanche 7–0
- J. Zucker scored the game-winner at 8:32 of the first.
- The Wild scored first and led the rest of the way.
- A. Stalock posted a 16-save shutout.
- The Wild controlled play, outshooting the Avalanche 33–16.
- Power play: MIN 1/6, COL 0/3.
- C. Coyle recorded a hat trick.
Three stars
- 1st starC. Coyle
MIN · 3G 0A
- 2nd starJ. Spurgeon
MIN · 0G 2A
- 3rd starJ. Eriksson Ek
MIN · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
- 8:32MINJ. ZuckerAssists: E. Staal, M. Granlund0–1
2nd
- 3:18MINM. ReadAssists: J. Spurgeon, E. Fehr0–2
- 10:17MINC. CoyleAssists: J. Brodin, J. Greenway0–3
- 16:12MINC. CoyleAssists: J. Eriksson Ek, M. Dumba0–4
Team stats
| COL | Stat | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Shots | 33 |
| 46.8% | Faceoff % | 53.2% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/6 |
| 12 | PIM | 6 |
| 14 | Hits | 8 |
| 17 | Blocked | 8 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 8 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 5 |
Avalanche at Wild recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice