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NHL Playoffs: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Picks – Game 2 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 22)
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- When: Friday, May 22, 2026. 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena, Colorado
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Preview
The pressure will intensify in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this Friday, as the Colorado Avalanche will have to reply following a Game 1 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena. A second successive defeat will see the Golden Knights have two home games in an attempt to wrap up a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Colorado Avalanche Stats & Team News
The Colorado Avalanche have been near faultless throughout the NHL season, but Wednesday’s Game 1 defeat means that they will likely be playing with pressure on their shoulders for the first time this term. The Avalanche have responded to setbacks well throughout the campaign, but the stakes will be intensified this week.
Colorado have suffered only two defeats in the postseason, but their Game 1 loss against Vegas was the first time that they had lost at Ball Arena. Offensive players failed to take their chances on Wednesday, with Nathan MacKinnon, Ross Colton, and Brock Nelson all failing to convert despite having at least three shots on goal.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats & Team News
All of the momentum in the Western Conference finals is with the Vegas Golden Knights following their memorable Game 1 win. However, a second straight victory would see them pile the pressure on the Avalanche, and it will take them to within two wins of a place in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Vegas were clinical in offensive areas on Wednesday, with Brett Howden and Dylan Coghlan both scoring. A special mention must also be given to Carter Hart in the Vegas goal, who made a stunning 36 saves from 38 shots.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Picks
All of the pressure is on the Avalanche this week, as they can ill-afford to go two games behind. However, we fully expect them to level the series ahead of the clash moving to Sin City for Game 3 over the weekend.
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