Wild to face Avalanche in first round

Stanley Cup Playoffs to begin Thursday

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild will face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The series will begin Thursday, April 17 at 8:30 p.m. (ct) at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule (all times central)

Game 1 – Thursday, 4/17, Minnesota at Colorado, 8:30 p.m.

Game 2 – Saturday, 4/19, Minnesota at Colorado, 8:30 p.m.

Game 3 – Monday, 4/21, Colorado at Minnesota, 6:00 p.m.

Game 4 – Thursday, 4/24, Colorado at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Game 5 – Saturday, 4/26, Minnesota at Colorado, TBA (if necessary)

Game 6 – Monday, 4/28, Colorado at Minnesota, TBA (if necessary)

Game 7 – Wednesday, 4/30, Minnesota at Colorado, TBA (if necessary)