Darum sind die Wild ausgeschieden | NHL.com/de

The Minnesota Wild have been eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs following a second-round series loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The conclusion of the series occurred on May 13, 2026, with the Avalanche securing a 4-1 series victory.

The deciding Game 5 ended in a 4-3 overtime defeat for Minnesota. The loss was particularly significant as the Wild had established an early 3-0 lead during the game before the Avalanche mounted a comeback to win in the extra period.

Prior to this elimination, the Minnesota Wild had entered the 2026 playoffs as perceived top favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Their campaign began with a first-round victory over the Dallas Stars, a series the Wild won 4-2.

Player Reactions to the Collapse

Following the overtime loss, team members expressed frustration over the manner in which the game and series concluded. Offensive defenseman Quinn Hughes noted the emotional difficulty of the loss given the team’s perceived quality.

That is what really hurts: it just felt like we had a really good team, and when you win against these guys, then you never know… But if we had to lose, then against them. They are the best and the winner of the Presidents’ Trophy.

Defenseman Brock Faber attributed the series outcome to the consistency of the Colorado Avalanche, acknowledging that the opposition had been the superior team for much of the matchup.

They deserved the victory in this series, it’s as simple as that. Exactly that is what is frustrating about it, right? Because when we are in top form, I believe that we can beat this team. But they were simply more consistent. I feel that they outplayed us over large parts of the series. You cannot really deny or sugarcoat this fact, but as I said, that is exactly where the frustration lies.

Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt also commented on the emotional impact of the exit, stating that the result hurt a lot.

Series Context and Outcome

The Colorado Avalanche entered the series as the winners of the Presidents’ Trophy, an award given to the team with the best overall record during the regular season. This standing was reflected in their ability to overcome Minnesota’s defense and maintain consistency throughout the second round.

The contrast between the two playoff rounds was stark for Minnesota. After successfully removing a significant obstacle in the Dallas Stars during the first round, the Wild were unable to stop the high-powered offense of the Avalanche in the second.

The loss in Game 5, characterized by the collapse of a three-goal lead, effectively ended Minnesota’s hopes for the 2026 championship.