ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Avalanche suffered defeat for the first time this postseason. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s 5-1 loss in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday: 1. The Minnesota Wild’s game was reminiscent of the Los Angeles Kings’ Game 3 against the Avalanche. They came out hitting everything that moved. The difference between those two teams? Minnesota has significantly more talent on its roster and eventually was able to turn some momentum into offense. The Avalanche withstood the first 10 minutes, but when they couldn’t capitalize on an early power play, the Wild made them pay. Minnesota kept up the physical play all night, which kept the crowd in the game. 2. Speaking of special teams, the Avalanche dominated the special teams battle in the first two games, something they failed to do against Dallas last postseason. That flipped in Game 3. Colorado got two first-period power plays and failed to score on either of them.…