The NHL playoffs are heating up, and tonight's Game 5 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild is a must-watch. The Avalanche are just one win away from clinching a spot in the Western Conference Finals, but the Wild are fighting to keep their season alive. Here's everything you need to know to catch the action.
Tonight's Game 5: Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Channel: TNT, truTV
Location: Ball Arena, Denver
If the series extends further, here's the full schedule:
• Game 6 (if needed): May 15, Colorado at Minnesota, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 7 (if needed): May 17, Minnesota at Colorado, TNT, truTV
How to Watch
NHL playoff games are broadcast across ESPN, TNT, and their affiliated networks. For streaming options, Fubo carries ESPN, while Sling offers TNT. Make sure you're set up before puck drop to catch every save and goal.
Playoff History in the Making
This series already has fans buzzing, especially after the Avalanche and Wild combined for 15 goals in a wild 9-6 game on May 3, 2026. That total tied for the third-highest-scoring game in NHL playoff history—a feat matched only by the Flames and Oilers in 2022. For context, the record for most goals in a playoff game is 18, set during the 1982 Division Semifinals when the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 10-8. The Oilers also hold the record for most goals by a single team, netting 13 against the Kings in 1987.
Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or just getting into the playoffs, tonight's game promises high stakes and thrilling action. Grab your gear, settle in, and don't miss a moment of the chase for the Stanley Cup.