Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche, March 17, 2027
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Colorado Avalanche6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV. The Wild arrive at 8-3-2 and the Avalanche at 6-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 17 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Wild vs Avalanche Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Avalanche play at Ball Arena in Colorado.
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Colorado |
| Home team | Colorado Avalanche (Colorado, United States) |
| Away team | Minnesota Wild |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Wild vs Avalanche Start?
The Wild vs Avalanche start time is 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Wild vs Avalanche
Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche is on TNT, truTV, with puck drop at 9:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Colorado and Minnesota markets.
Wild vs Avalanche in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Wild and the Avalanche meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | Colorado AvalancheCOLMinnesota WildMIN | Altitude Sports, MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Mar 17 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Apr 4 | Colorado AvalancheCOLMinnesota WildMIN | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Minnesota WildMINColorado AvalancheCOL | ABC | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Wild and Avalanche
The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central Division with 18 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. The Avalanche are 6-5-1, 4th in the Central with 13 points and 4-5-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 49 | 40 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWLLW |
Next Game for the Wild and the Avalanche
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs Calgary Flames on Friday, March 19, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 19 |  Calgary FlamesCGYMinnesota WildMIN | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play at Seattle Kraken on Friday, March 19, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 19 | Colorado AvalancheCOL Seattle KrakenSEA | Altitude Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Wild vs Avalanche
What time is Wild vs Avalanche on March 17?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Wild vs Avalanche on?
The game is on TNT, truTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Wild vs Avalanche being played?
At Ball Arena in Colorado, home of the Colorado Avalanche. The Minnesota Wild are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Wild or the Avalanche?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Avalanche.
How many times do the Wild and Avalanche play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Wild vs Avalanche count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Wild vs Avalanche end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Wild vs Avalanche on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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