The Minnesota Wild take on the Colorado Avalanche for Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- TV Channels: TNT, truTV, TNT West
- Streaming: HBO Max
How to Watch Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche on May 13, 2026
You can watch the Colorado Avalanche take on the Minnesota Wild live on DIRECTV on HBO Max, TNT, truTV and TNT West on May 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche — Game 5 Preview
The Avs returns home to Ball Arena with a chance to close it out. Colorado has lit up the series scoreboard from every direction, totaling 20 goals from 15 different scorers through four games. That ties the most through four games of any series in Stanley Cup playoff history. Minnesota’s penalty kill has been the storyline running the other way, allowing at least one goal in 10 straight playoff games. Game 3 was the only night the Wild solved Colorado, and they’ll need that version of the team again tonight to extend the series.
Colorado Avalanche lead the series 3-1.
National TV
TNT, truTV, TNT West
Streaming
HBO Max
What Time is the Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Game Today?
The Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche game starts at 8:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche?
You can watch Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche on HBO Max, TNT, truTV and TNT West.
Minnesota Wild Channel on DIRECTV
FanDuel Sports North (Channel 668)
Colorado Avalanche Channel on DIRECTV
Altitude Sports and Entertainment (Channel 681)
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche — 2026 Playoffs Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | May 3, 2026 | 9:00 PM | Ball Arena — Denver, CO | TNT | Avalanche 9, Wild 6 |
| Game 2 | May 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Ball Arena — Denver, CO | TNT | Avalanche 5, Wild 2 |
| Game 3 | May 9, 2026 | 9:00 PM | Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul, MN | TNT | Wild 5, Avalanche 1 |
| Game 4 | May 11, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul, MN | TNT | Avalanche 5, Wild 2 |
| Game 5 | May 13, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Ball Arena — Denver, CO | TNT | — |
| Game 6 (if necessary) | May 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul, MN | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (if necessary) | May 16, 2026 | TBD | Ball Arena — Denver, CO | TBD | TBD |
Players to Watch: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
Minnesota Wild
Kirill Kaprizov — LW. Postseason: 4 goals, 10 assists, 14 points. Kaprizov is the engine of Minnesota’s offense, and his ability to generate looks on the power play is exactly what the Wild need to climb back into this series.
Matt Boldy — LW. Postseason: 7 goals, 4 assists, 11 points. Boldy has been the most consistent finisher for Minnesota this spring, leading the team in postseason goals.
Colorado Avalanche
Nathan MacKinnon — C. Postseason: 6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points. MacKinnon drives Colorado’s transition game, and the Wild have not solved him yet through four games.
Martin Necas — C. Postseason: 1 goal, 8 assists, 9 points. Necas has been the secondary scoring threat that pulls defenders off MacKinnon, and his playmaking is a big reason Colorado has spread 20 goals across 15 different scorers.
What is the Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche Series Record?
Colorado leads the series 3-1. The Avalanche won the opener 9-6 in a wild offensive showcase, took Game 2 5-2 at home, dropped Game 3 in St. Paul 5-1, then bounced back with a 5-2 road win in Game 4 to push Minnesota to the brink.
Injury Report: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
Minnesota Wild
Jonas Brodin (D) — Day-To-Day, lower body
Joel Eriksson Ek (C) — Day-To-Day, lower body
Charlie Stramel (C) — Out, ankle fracture
Colorado Avalanche
Artturi Lehkonen (LW) — Day-To-Day, upper body
Sam Malinski (D) — Day-To-Day, upper body
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