Series: Lost Western Conference quarterfinals, 4-2
Minnesota held a lead for just 4:31 seconds of a possible 324:23 during the six games against Colorado. ... The Wild was outscored, 11-2, during the first and second periods. ... The Wild allowed the first goal in all six games against the Avalanche and 10 consecutive playoff games starting with Game One of last year's Western Conference quarterfinal against Anaheim. ... Minnesota dropped to 7-3 in elimination games ... Captain RW Marian Gaborik, who set franchise records during the regular season with 42 goals and 83 points, finished the series with one assist.