GAME 1 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4 COLORADO AVALANCHE 2 (VGK 1-0)

Recap: The Golden Knights were trying to take the opening lead of the Western Conference Finals with a victory in Game 1. Each team traded chances throughout the first frame, but neither could find the back of the net. Both were awarded a power play but failed to convert their opportunities into any goals. After 20 minutes, the game was locked in a scoreless tie. Past the midway point of the 2nd period Dylan Coghlan snapped the scoreless tie with his first goal of the postseason. Minutes later postseason goal leader Pavel Dorofeyev added to his total by scoring his 10th on the power play. Early in the final frame Vegas took a 3-0 advantage. Colorado fought back and got within one. With under a minute Nic Dowd finished off the game with an empty net goal. The Golden Knights take a 1-0 series lead by defeating the Avalanche 4-2 in Colorado. Game 2 of the Western Conference finals is scheduled for Friday at 5 PM. (Recap by Jason) Analysis: What an opening game for the Golden Knights. They successfully turned the game into a low-event style and limited the Avs chances off the rush. Then, when they had a couple of looks, they were able to capitalize in the 2nd period. Frustrating Colorado is so important for VGK in this series and they were able to do it as each period wore on. Carter Hart had a really strong game, especially with his glove that erased a lot of the best looks from Colorado. That being said, VGK were also excellent at keeping those chances to the outside and winning on second chances in front of him. The Avs had a push once the game got to 3-0, and Vegas are going to have to be ready for even more of it in Game 2, but for tonight tremendous game all around for the Golden Knights who are now full of belief that they can not only keep up with this team, but take them down. (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 1 of the Western Conference Final series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. VGK won the matchup battle on the road in Game 1 Ken&#8217;s Three VGK Stars *** Brett Howden ** Dylan Coghlan * Carter Hart Long range shot for the empty net, it&#39;s off net, and Nic Dowd wins the race to it and seals Game 1. The Golden Knights have come into Ball Arena and ripped away home-ice advantage. &mdash; SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 21, 2026 Carter Hart&#39;s glove is absolutely locked in. &mdash; SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 21, 2026 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" da