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Golden Knights vs Avalanche Tonight: TV Channel, Live Stream, Odds & Must-Watch NHL Clash
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The Vegas Golden Knights have struck first in the 2026 Western Conference Final, downing the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1 at Ball Arena to grab a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 drops the puck tonight (23 May, 1 a.m. UTC), again in Denver, with Colorado desperate to level the best-of-seven before the series shifts to Las Vegas.
What happened in Game 1
• Dylan Coghlan’s first-ever playoff goal opened the scoring and powered a three-goal first period for Vegas.
• Jack Eichel (1 G, 1 A) continued his torrid postseason, while Adin Hill made 31 saves.
• Nathan MacKinnon was kept off the scoresheet despite six shots, ending his five-game point streak.
Injury watch
• Vegas captain Mark Stone (lower body) remains day-to-day and is not expected tonight.
• Colorado’s star defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) also sits out, leaving Devon Toews and Bowen Byram to shoulder heavy minutes.
Why Game 2 matters
Teams that take a 2-0 lead in a conference final go on to reach the Stanley Cup Final nearly 90 % of the time since 2010. Colorado owns NHL-best regular-season home record (26-9-6) but now faces its first home ice crisis of these playoffs.
Key matchups to watch
1. MacKinnon vs. Brayden McNabb: Vegas used McNabb’s length to steer MacKinnon wide in Game 1; expect more of the same.
2. Special teams: Colorado’s power play ranked No. 1 in the league (31.7 %), but it went 0-for-3 on Tuesday.
3. Goaltending: Hill (.931 postseason save pct) outdueled Scott Wedgewood; the Avs may consider giving MacKenzie Blackwood a look if Hill steals the early momentum again.
How to watch and stream Game 2
• TV: ESPN, Sportsnet, TNT
• Streaming: ESPN+, NHL.tv (regional blackouts apply)
• Puck drop: 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET
Betting odds
Most major sportsbooks list the Avalanche as slight –130 money-line favorites, with the over/under at 5.5 goals. Jack Eichel is +160 to record a multi-point night; Nathan MacKinnon is +115 to score.
Projected lineups
Vegas: Dorofeyev – Eichel – Marchessault | Hertl – Karlsson – Stephenson | Cotter – Roy – Barbashev | Carrier – Blueger – Kolesar
Colorado: Lehkonen – MacKinnon – Rantanen | Nichushkin – Johansen – Drouin | Landeskog – Colton – O’Connor | Olofsson – MacDermid – Kiviranta
Prediction
With Makar out and Vegas’ depth rolling, the Golden Knights have a golden chance to steal another on the road. Expect a tighter contest, but Vegas 3, Colorado 2 in overtime feels written in the ice.
Upcoming schedule (if necessary)
Game 3: 25 May, T-Mobile Arena
Game 4: 27 May, T-Mobile Arena
Game 5: 29 May, Ball Arena
Game 6: 31 May, T-Mobile Arena
Game 7: 2 Jun, Ball Arena
Stay tuned for live updates, in-game highlights and complete post-game analysis as the battle between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche intensifies.
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