The Minnesota Wild host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This regular-season contest marks the first meeting between the two clubs during the 2026-2027 campaign.
Colorado enters the matchup with an 11-6-2 record and carries a two-game winning streak. Over their last five games, the Avalanche earned three victories. The stretch began with a 5-2 win at the Chicago Blackhawks, followed by a 7-2 loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets and a 3-2 overtime loss against the Nashville Predators. The Avalanche then posted a 4-0 shutout against the Detroit Red Wings and defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on the road.
Minnesota holds a 13-3-4 record on the season heading into Friday. The Wild have collected points in each of their last five outings, compiling four wins and an overtime loss. That stretch includes a 5-1 win at the Washington Capitals, a 4-2 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, a 4-1 home win against the San Jose Sharks, a 4-3 overtime loss hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a 2-1 overtime victory at the Montreal Canadiens.
With no prior meetings between the clubs this season, both teams begin their head-to-head series on Friday. Colorado enters having scored 10 total goals across its past two games, while Minnesota brings points from five consecutive contests into the matchup.
