Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Kulak capped a wild comeback for the Avalanche, who trailed 3-0 midway through the second period.

Colorado moves on to the conference final for an eighth time since relocating to Denver in 1995-96.

The Avalanche will face the winner of Vegas and Anaheim.

The Golden Knights lead that series 3-2.

With Minnesota up 3-1, Jack Drury scored with 3:33 remaining to set the stage for MacKinnon's goal with 1:23 left.

In overtime, Martin Necas took the puck, glided behind the net and back out front, where he found an open Kulak.