Avalanche to Confront Wild in Frosty Faceoff at Xcel Energy Center

As the Colorado Avalanche gear up for their next challenge against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center, fans are brimming with anticipation. The Avalanche's recent performance has been nothing short of remarkable, and they're poised to bring that momentum into this upcoming game.

The last time these two teams met on March 24th, it was a nail-biter that saw the Avalanche emerge victorious with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite trailing in faceoff win percentage at 44 percent and recording fewer hits than their opponents, Colorado's sharpshooting proved decisive. They boasted a superior shooting percentage of 17 percent compared to Pittsburgh's 12 percent, underlining their efficiency in front of goal.

Colorado’s resilience was on full display as they clawed back from an early deficit to secure an overtime victory. This kind of tenacity will be crucial when facing a Wild team that is sure to come out strong on home ice.

In contrast, Minnesota has had its ups and downs but remains a formidable opponent. Their strength lies in their ability to take away the puck and capitalize on opportunities – something the Avalanche must be wary of.

Looking back further, Colorado’s performance against Columbus Blue Jackets on March 23rd showcased their offensive prowess with six goals scored and an impressive powerplay goal conversion rate. They dominated faceoffs with a win percentage of 56 percent and peppered Columbus’ netminder with shots all night long.

The key for Colorado will be maintaining this high level of play – particularly in even-strength situations where they have excelled recently. Their goaltending has also been stellar; saving every shot faced during even-strength play against both Pittsburgh and Columbus indicates reliability between the pipes.

However, it won't just be about offense when they hit the ice at St. Paul; defensive discipline will also play a pivotal role if they wish to silence Minnesota’s crowd early on.

With all eyes set towards April 5th's clash between these two Western Conference contenders, fans can expect another thrilling encounter filled with speed, skill, and strategic gameplay from both sides.

For those eager not to miss any action from this frosty faceoff between Colorado Avalanche (COL) and Minnesota Wild (MIN), tune into ESPN+ or ALT for internet streaming or BSN/BSWI for TV coverage starting at 7:00 PM CT.