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Golden Knights Defeat Avalanche 4-2 in Series Opener

The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2. Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal, while Carter Hart stopped 36 shots.

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05/21/2026 · Colorado edition

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Why it matters locally: The Avalanche's loss has dampened spirits across Colorado as fans hoped for a strong start to the series.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday. Dylan Coghlan scored his first career playoff goal. Carter Hart made 36 saves for Vegas. Coghlan's goal initiated the scoring for the Golden Knights. Vegas now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0.

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