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Avalanche Surge in St. Paul: Makar's Mastery and MacKinnon's Magic Overwhelm Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continued their impressive run with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. This win improved the Avs' record to 26-2-7, while the Wild fell to 22-10-5. The Avalanche showcased their offensive prowess, scoring across all three periods, with a final score of 5-1.


Dec 21, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) passes the puck as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) defends in the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

First Period


The game kicked off with both teams testing each other's defenses. The Avalanche struck first, as Nathan MacKinnon found the back of the net, setting an early tone for Colorado's dominance. The Avs outshot the Wild significantly in this period, showcasing their aggressive playstyle.


Second Period


As the second period unfolded, Cale Makar demonstrated why he is one of Colorado's key players by contributing two assists and maintaining pressure on Minnesota's defense. The Avs capitalized on powerplay opportunities, adding two more goals to their tally and extending their lead.


Dec 21, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on the Minnesota Wild in the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Third Period


In the final period, Mackenzie Blackwood stood tall in goal for Colorado with an impressive save percentage of 100 percent from even-strength shots against him. Meanwhile, Gabriel Landeskog added another assist to his name as he helped set up a goal that sealed Minnesota’s fate.


The Wild managed only one goal throughout the game despite several attempts during powerplays but were unable to penetrate Blackwood’s solid goaltending consistently.


Dec 21, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) stops a shot while being screened by Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) in the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

This matchup highlighted some standout performances from key players like Makar and MacKinnon who led by example on both ends of ice rink ensuring that "Colorado Avalanche full-time result" was favorable once again.


Looking ahead for fans eager for more action: mark your calendars! The next game sees Colorado Avalanche hosting Utah Mammoth at Ball Arena in Denver on December 23rd at 9:00 PM EST; catch it live via ESPN+, Utah16 or ALT networks!


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