Who has the edge in Wild vs. Avalanche? Breaking down a titanic, conference-final worthy showdown

You thought the Minnesota Wild-Dallas Stars series was a heavyweight bout between Western Conference titans?Buckle up. The upcoming second-round matchup between the Wild and the Colorado Avalanche might even top it.The NHL playoff format, fair or not, has given us back-to-back conference final-worthy showdowns. And the Wild certainly know what they’re getting into here against the Presidents’ Trophy winners.Advertisement