Wild Defeat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3

Why it matters locally: The Avalanche's Game 3 loss in Minnesota reduces their series lead to 2-1, increasing pressure as they return to Colorado for Game 4.

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The Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Jesper Wallstedt, playing the entire game, stopped 34 shots. Minnesota's offense featured five different goal scorers. They secured their first victory of the series, reducing Colorado's series lead to 2-1. The Avalanche previously won the first two games of the series.