Fifteen goals across three periods made the opening contest of the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild Western Conference series one of the most prolific postseason performances in recent memory. With the Avalanche taking that first meeting 9-6, the series shifts to its second contest on Tuesday, May 5, at Denver's Ball Arena, with the puck dropping at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. What the first game established beyond any doubt is that both sides carry genuine offensive firepower - and that Game 2 arrives with momentum firmly in Colorado's corner.
How to Watch Game 2 Live
ESPN holds the broadcast rights for Tuesday's contest, meaning viewers with a cable or satellite subscription can tune in directly. For those who have already cut the cord, two streaming paths stand out. Sling TV offers its Day Pass for $5, granting one-day access to its Orange plan and, with it, ESPN coverage without the obligation of a monthly subscription. That single-day flexibility makes it the most cost-efficient option for viewers who only want this particular broadcast. ESPN Unlimited, the direct-to-consumer service launched in August 2025, also carries the full game for $30 per month and includes access to every postseason contest airing across the ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 broadcast windows. Viewers who bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu can access that package for $29.99 monthly in the first year.
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Streaming: Sling TV Day Pass ($5) or ESPN Unlimited ($30/month)
The Full Series Schedule at a Glance
Beyond Tuesday's Game 2, the series alternates between Denver and Minnesota through what could be a seven-game run. Games 3 and 4 move to Minnesota on May 9 and May 11 respectively, before the series returns to Colorado if a Game 5 is necessary. Broadcast duties rotate between the ESPN family of networks and TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, meaning viewers may need more than one streaming service to follow the full series. Sling TV's combined Orange and Blue package at $61 per month covers both broadcast families - ESPN and TNT - making it the most comprehensive single-subscription option for following every remaining contest.
- Game 1 (May 3): Avalanche 9, Wild 6
- Game 2 (May 5): Wild at Avalanche - ESPN, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 3 (May 9): Avalanche at Wild - TNT/truTV/HBO Max, 9 p.m. ET
- Game 4 (May 11): Avalanche at Wild - ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, TBA
- Games 5-7: If necessary, alternating home venues through May 17
Watching From Outside Your Home Market
Geo-restrictions remain a practical obstacle for subscribers who travel, and a virtual private network remains the most reliable workaround. ExpressVPN, which currently offers monthly access for as little as $5, operates servers across 105 countries and carries a 30-day money-back guarantee, making it a low-risk option for occasional travelers. Budget-conscious viewers may also consider NordVPN at $3.09 per month or Surfshark starting at $2.50 per month. Proton VPN offers a free tier for those who need only light, infrequent use. A VPN alone does not provide access to content - an active subscription to a qualifying streaming service remains necessary alongside it.
