How the Wild View Round 2 vs the Avalanche | Behind Enemy Lines ft. Pioneer Press Jess Myers
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The DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast dives into the upcoming second-round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild, featuring a deep dive behind enemy lines with Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The episode explores the Wild’s emotional journey to the second round—11 years after their last appearance—highlighting their resilience in a grueling six-game series against the Dallas Stars. Myers breaks down key narrative threads: the Wild’s offensive firepower, the impact of injuries to Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson, and Jonas Brodine, and the surprising rise of backup goalie Jesper Wallstedt, whose mental health journey and breakout performance have made him a fan favorite. The episode also unpacks the high-stakes rivalry, the personal stories behind players like the Foligno brothers and Quinn Hughes, and the physicality that defines both teams. Despite the Avalanche’s dominant regular-season form and depth, Myers predicts a hard-fought seven-game series, underscoring the Wild’s never-say-die attitude and the rich history between the franchises. The conversation blends analysis, emotion, and humor, capturing the intensity and storytelling that make this playoff matchup so compelling.
The Minnesota Wild are motivated by 11 years of playoff drought and a deep emotional investment in this series.
Injuries to key players like Kaprizov, Boldy, Eriksson, and Brodine significantly weaken the Wild’s lineup heading into Game 1.
Jesper Wallstedt’s rise from backup to playoff hero—despite early struggles and mental health challenges—has become a defining story of the Wild’s run.
The Quinn Hughes vs. Kael McCarr rivalry is a major storyline, with both players being elite defensemen and college stars with deep personal connections to the game.
The Wild’s physicality, led by players like Nick Foligno and Yakov Trenin, is a key weapon against the Avalanche’s speed and offensive depth.
…and 2 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Avalanche Advance & Wild’s Second-Round Hype
“It's crazy how hyped people can get to get a little taste of victory for a while.”
Wild’s Emotional Journey & 2015 Full-Circle Moment
Jess Myers reflects on the emotional significance of the Wild’s 2015 playoff run, when they defeated St. Louis—featuring Vladislav Tarasenko—before being eliminated by the Avalanche. The parallel of facing Colorado again is noted as a full-circle moment, with players expressing joy at having more games ahead.
Injuries & Physical Toll: Wild’s Challenges Ahead
“They played Sunday night in game one. They found out at 12.05 a.m. Saturday morning. It's like, oh, by the way, in about 36 hours you need to be in Denver to play.”
Jesper Wallstedt: The Rookie Hero & Mental Health Story
“He's been so open and honest about mental health being part of the journey.”
Quinn Hughes & Kael McCarr: The Rivalry of the Blue Lines
“You know, he's going to make those moves, those spin moves with the puck. He's going to change directions. He's going to walk the blue line like a tightrope.”
“I will say conservatively, I'll say Colorado in seven.”
“You know, he's going to make those moves, those spin moves with the puck. He's going to change directions. He's going to walk the blue line like a tightrope.”
“They played Sunday night in game one. They found out at 12.05 a.m. Saturday morning. It's like, oh, by the way, in about 36 hours you need to be in Denver to play.”
Host
Guest
Minnesota Wild
other
Colorado Avalanche
other
Jess Myers
person
Jesper Wallstedt
person
Quinn Hughes
person
Kael McCarron
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Nick Foligno
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Kirill Kaprizov
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Matt Boldy
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Marcus Foligno
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