Heavy threats target Nathan MacKinnon ahead of Game 3 after controversial play

Emotions are running high ahead of Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild, and forward Nathan MacKinnon is right at the center of it.

The Avalanche star delivered a heavy hit on Wild forward Matt Boldy late in the third period that quickly sparked debate among fans and analysts. Some questioned whether the play should have resulted in a boarding penalty, while others viewed it as part of the intensity that comes with playoff hockey.

But the reaction online has gone far beyond debate.

Following the hit, several fans took to social media with extreme comments, calling for retaliation against MacKinnon in the next game. Some even suggested that the Wild should “take him out of the series,” highlighting just how heated the matchup has become. Check out some of the comments below the video and you’ll get a lot of threats targeting MacKinnon.

While physical play is expected this time of year, the tone surrounding this incident shows how quickly things can escalate. With Game 3 approaching, all eyes will be on how the Wild respond and whether the officials keep a tighter grip on the game.

One thing is certain: the intensity between these two teams just reached another level. Meanwhile, the Avalanche now hold a 2–0 lead as the series heads to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4.