Polymarket Resolves 'Wild vs. Avalanche' at 0% as Colorado Wins 3-2
The Polymarket prediction market for the Minnesota Wild to defeat the Colorado Avalanche resolved at 0% on March 8, 2026, following Colorado's 3-2 shootout victory at Ball Arena.
- 01[FINDING] The Polymarket contract resolved to 0% for a Minnesota Wild victory on March 8, 2026, settling approximately $1.3 million in trading volume.
- 02[FINDING] Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon secured the win with a shootout goal, adding to his 43 regulation goals as of March 8, 2026.
- 03[FINDING] The Avalanche victory snapped a hot streak for the Wild, who had won eight of their previous 10 games leading into the March 8, 2026 matchup.
What Happened
On March 8, 2026, the Polymarket prediction contract for the Minnesota Wild to defeat the Colorado Avalanche officially resolved at a "Yes" value of 0%. As of March 09, 2026, Ethereum (ETH), the foundational asset of the broader Polymarket ecosystem, trades at $3,450 with a 24-hour increase of 1.2%.
The contract resolution followed the Colorado Avalanche's 3-2 shootout victory over the Wild at Ball Arena in Denver. The total trading volume for the specific 'Wild vs. Avalanche' match market on Polymarket was approximately $361,800 as of March 8, 2026. Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon scored the game-winning shootout goal and recorded his 43rd regulation goal of the season during the matchup, according to the Associated Press.
Background
The March 8, 2026 matchup drew an attendance of 18,148 fans to Ball Arena. The game proceeded to a shootout after a 2-2 tie in regulation and a scoreless overtime period. Minnesota briefly took the lead in the third period on March 8, 2026, after Kirill Kaprizov scored on a power play and Nico Sturm added a short-handed goal within a 2:44 span.
In the net, Colorado goaltender Scott Wedgewood secured the win by making 32 saves on 34 shots on March 8, 2026, while Minnesota's Jesper Wallstedt stopped 34 of 36 shots. The Avalanche victory snapped a significant streak for the Wild, who had won eight of their previous 10 games leading into the March 8, 2026 contest.
The Bull Case
Prior to the puck drop, traditional sportsbooks aligned with the on-chain prediction markets. Analysts at Bleacher Nation noted on March 8, 2026, that the Avalanche entered the game as heavy favorites with a -175 moneyline, representing a 63.6% implied win probability.
Craig Meyer of the Associated Press highlighted MacKinnon's historical dominance against Minnesota. Meyer reported on March 8, 2026, that MacKinnon has amassed 70 points in 55 career games against the Wild, marking his highest point total against any single NHL franchise.
The Bear Case
Despite the victory, critical vulnerabilities emerged for Colorado. A March 8, 2026 report from TSN Analysis pointed out the Avalanche's severe struggles on the man advantage, noting the team went 0-for-5 on the power play during the game. TSN Analysis also highlighted the bearish impact of losing captain Gabriel Landeskog to a week-to-week lower-body injury.
Furthermore, Sportsnet Tracker emphasized Minnesota's on-ice resilience on March 8, 2026. The tracker noted that the Wild managed to score two rapid third-period goals to briefly command the game, despite being heavily outshot in the early periods.
What to Watch
Traders on Polymarket are increasingly utilizing the platform for granular NHL matchups. Market participants should monitor whether Colorado can resolve its power-play inefficiencies (0-for-5 as of March 8, 2026) in upcoming games, and how the absence of Gabriel Landeskog impacts their moneyline odds and on-chain prediction volumes throughout the remainder of the March 2026 schedule.