The Vegas Golden Knights turned a 3‑0 hole into a 5‑3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, seizing a 3‑0 lead in their playoff series. The win came despite an early onslaught from the Avalanche that had put them ahead after the first period.
A Late Surge in the Third Period
Colorado’s early dominance gave way to a flurry of goals from the Knights. Mark Stone and William Karlsson each added a goal and an assist, while Keegan Kolesar and Brett Howden contributed the other two markers. Tomas Hertl’s decisive strike in the third period capped the comeback.
Carter Hart stood tall between the pipes, making 32 saves to preserve the lead. His performance helped the Knights maintain momentum after the Avalanche’s first‑period burst.
The victory was overshadowed by concerns over Nathan MacKinnon, who continued to play through a knee injury for Colorado. Before the game, a moment of silence honored NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, who passed away at the age of 41.
With the series now poised for a potential sweep, the Knights will aim to close it out on Tuesday night, a win that would secure their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in just nine years.