The Minnesota Wild defeated Colorado 5-1 in Game 3, marking the team's first playoff loss in over a decade. The victory was a significant step forward for the Wild's special teams, which had previously struggled in the previous two games in Denver. Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves, and the team now leads the series 2-1. Game 4 will take place at Grand Casino Arena on Monday. The game was also marked by controversy, with Colorado's Matt Boldy scoring his first goal of the series.