Martin Necas had two assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 19 saves in his first start this postseason for Colorado, which is the No. 1 seed from the Central Division.
Blackwood did make 12 saves in relief of starter Scott Wedgewood in Game 3, but that was his first game action since April 14, when he saved 30 shots in a 3-1 win against the Calgary Flames.
“I mean, definitely not perfect, but some good things, some things to build upon,” Blackwood said. “And you know, you’re never going to be perfect after (25) days off. So, I just try to do my best to stay sharp.”
Danila Yurov and Nico Sturm scored, and Jesper Wallstedt made 29 saves for the Wild, who are the No. 3 seed from the Central.
“I don’t think we played fully to our identity, and I think everyone in this room knows that. So, yeah, it’s about going there and winning a game. That’s all it is,” Minnesota forward Matt Boldy said. “Can’t change this one. Yeah, we would have loved to have it, but can’t change it. You’ve got to go take care of business there, and, you know, take it one game at a time.”