In a closely contested matchup, the Minnesota Wild triumphed over the Colorado Avalanche with a 3-1 victory, thanks largely to Yakov Trenin's goal against his former team. Trenin scored early in the third period, breaking a 1-1 tie and providing the Wild with a crucial lead. Jake Middleton contributed with a goal and an assist, while Brock Faber also found the net. The seasoned Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 26 Avalanche shots, showcasing his veteran prowess in the crease.

Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon tied the game late in the second period, marking his 18th goal of the season. However, despite a late push, including an attempt to capitalize on an extra skater in the final minutes, the Avalanche could not find the equalizer. The Wild, missing key players like Jared Spurgeon and Kirill Kaprizov, displayed solid teamwork to secure the win.