The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild shift to Grand Casino Arena for Game 3, with the hosts desperately needing a win to get back in the series.
Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas have been a deadly duo for the Avs this series, and they’ll feature in my NHL player props for Game 3 alongside Wild blueliner Quinn Hughes.
Read more in my Avalanche vs. Wild props and NHL picks for Saturday, May 9, and please see Todd Cordell's Avalanche vs. Wild Picks & Predictions for tonight's Game 3.
Best Avalanche vs Wild props for Game 3
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Nathan MacKinnon |
Anytime goal | +105 |
| Martin Necas |
Over 0.5 assists | +105 |
 Quinn Hughes |
Over 0.5 assists | -160 |
Game 3 Prop #1: Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal
After winning the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy with 53 goals this season, it’s no surprise that Nathan MacKinnon has continued his scoring ways in the playoffs.
MacKinnon has found the back of the net in three straight games while logging at least four shots on net in each of those outings.
The Colorado Avalanche superstar has scored a goal in three straight meetings against the Minnesota Wild and five of six meetings overall this year.
Game 3 Prop #2: Martin Necas Over 0.5 assists
Martin Necas logged just two points in Colorado’s first-round sweep, but he’s found his rhythm alongside MacKinnon on the top line with five points in two games against Minnesota.
After finishing second in Colorado with 62 assists in the regular season, Necas has continued to lend a helping hand this postseason, logging over 0.5 assists in three straight games and four of his last five.
He’s recorded a helper on the man advantage in two straight games and is a big reason why the Avs’ power play is clicking at 22.2% - the fourth-best mark among all teams this postseason.
Game 3 Prop #3: Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 assists
The Wild desperately need a win in Game 3, and Quinn Hughes will need to have a huge game.
Hughes co-leads the club with eight assists and 11 points this postseason, and has recorded Over 0.5 assists in six of eight outings.
Game 2 was uncharacteristically quiet for the Wild defenseman, who recorded no points and no shots on net for the first time in these playoffs.
With Game 3 being essentially a must-win contest, Hughes will bounce back with at least one helper on Saturday night.
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