The Minnesota Wild will hit the highway to open the NHL playoffs as they face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their best of seven series in a pro hockey game set for Thursday night. br br The Wild and Avalanche will get underway from Colorado at 9:30PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the CNBC. br br The wagering odds from Game 1of this NHL Western conference playoff have the home side Colorado Avalanche favored by -133 odds with the return on the Minnesota Wild at +123 odds. The goal total is lined at five goals.