Wild vs. Avalanche: How to Watch on March 8

TV channel, streaming info, and more for the NHL matchup between Minnesota and Colorado.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Minnesota Wild will take on the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL matchup on Sunday, March 8th. The game is set to start at 2 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TNT. The Avalanche currently lead the Western Conference with 93 points, while the Wild are third with 84 points.

Why it matters

This game features two of the top teams in the Western Conference, providing an important early-season matchup as the playoff race heats up. The Avalanche have been one of the NHL's best teams so far this season, while the Wild have also had a strong start and will be looking to gain ground in the standings.

The details

The Avalanche will be without forwards Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) and Logan O'Connor (hip), while the Wild will be missing forwards Marcus Johansson (upper body) and Marcus Foligno (lower body). The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver.

  • The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Colorado Avalanche

The Avalanche are the first-place team in the Western Conference with 93 points.

Minnesota Wild

The Wild are the third-place team in the Western Conference with 84 points.

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The takeaway

This matchup between the top teams in the Western Conference should provide an exciting and high-stakes NHL game as the playoff race heats up. Fans will want to tune in to see these two powerhouses go head-to-head.