Game 3 marked a low point for the Colorado Avalanche in the playoffs, prompting a goaltending change from Scott Wedgewood to MacKenzie Blackwood due to defensive lapses. In a turnaround, the Avalanche rebounded in Game 4 with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, showcasing improved performance despite last-minute scratches of Sam Malinski and Arturri Lehkonen. Key moments included goals from Ross Colton and Parker Kelly, and Nathan MacKinnon contributed with an empty-net goal. The Avalanche now leads the series 3-1, looking to close it out in the next game on May 13.
