What happened
The Minnesota Wild capitalized on an early power play to take the lead in Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche, per ESPN. The game is airing on ESPN and the ESPN App. Minnesota entered the night looking to even or extend its momentum after a dominant 5-1 win in Game 3.
Why it matters
Game 4 is a pivotal swing game in a series that has see-sawed between blowouts and shootouts. An early power-play goal puts Colorado on its heels and shifts the series math heading back to Denver. Special teams have been a defining storyline of this matchup.
What to watch
Watch whether Colorado's stars respond at even strength and whether Minnesota's penalty kill can protect the lead. The result will determine whether the Wild even the series or fall into a 3-1 hole.