The 2026 NHL Playoffs are heating up, and Saturday night features a crucial Western Conference clash. If you are wondering how to watch Game 3 of the Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild game on TV Saturday, May 9, 2026, you are in the right place. The Avalanche are looking to maintain their dominant postseason form, while the Wild desperately need a win on home ice to keep their playoff hopes alive.
How to Watch Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Game 3 on TV & Streaming
For viewers in the USA, the game will be broadcast nationally at 9:00 PM EDT. You can catch the action live on TNT and truTV, or stream it directly via Max (formerly HBO Max). For hockey fans up north, Canadian broadcasts will be available on CBC, Sportsnet and streaming on Sportsnet+, with French-language coverage provided by TVA Sports.
If you are streaming the game, you might be worried about regional blackouts. During the regular season, local broadcasting networks have exclusive rights to air games in their specific markets, which blocks national streams for local viewers. However, during the NHL Playoffs, regional blackouts are largely lifted for nationally televised games. Because TNT holds the national rights for this Game 3 broadcast in the USA, fans in both the Denver and Minneapolis markets will be able to watch the game on TNT or Max without facing local blackout restrictions.
Avalanche vs. Wild Series Record, Current Stats, and Game 3 Prediction
The Colorado Avalanche have been an absolute juggernaut in the current NHL playoffs. They enter Game 3 with a perfect 6-0 postseason record, holding a commanding 2-0 series lead over Minnesota. In their last game, Colorado secured a decisive 5-2 victory, suffocating Minnesota’s offense while relentless pressure yielded five goals against the Wild’s goaltending duo.
Looking at the leading scorers for each team this 2025-26 season, Nathan MacKinnon paced the Avalanche with an incredible 127 points (53 goals, 74 assists), while newly acquired Martin Necas also eclipsed the 100-point mark. The Wild rely heavily on Kirill Kaprizov, who led Minnesota with 89 points (45 goals), supported by Matt Boldy’s 85 points. However, injuries are playing a massive role in this series. The Avalanche are currently without Josh Manson (DTD) and Joel Kiviranta (DTD). The Wild are missing crucial defensive and center depth, with Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek both ruled out.
When I look at the betting odds for tonight, with Colorado favored at -130 and the Over/Under set at 6.5, I can’t help but side with the road team. Personally, I predict the Avalanche will take this one 4-2, cashing the under. With Joel Eriksson Ek out for Minnesota, their center depth is severely compromised, and I just don’t see them slowing down Nathan MacKinnon. The Avs are perfect so far in these playoffs, and my personal insight tells me they will comfortably move to 7-0 tonight.
If you are looking for more information on finding the Colorado Avalanche on TV today or checking out the complete Minnesota Wild TV schedule for the remainder of the postseason, be sure to bookmark our homepage. We also have a full breakdown of the NHL point leaders 2025-26 season available for you to browse. Before the puck drops tonight, don’t forget to enter our online hockey pool for cash prizes on our website, it is the best way to get in on the playoff action and test your hockey knowledge!
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