Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight-game suspension was upheld by an independent arbitrator Wednesday. He was suspended May 21 for an illegal check to the head.
2021 Golden Knights playoffs
Chandler Stephenson is the other top-line forward in this Golden Knights-Avalanche series who can fly.
The trio of William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith has helped keep the Golden Knights’ hopes alive in the West Division final.
Max Pacioretty missed the first six games of the playoffs with an injury, but coach Pete DeBoer said the left wing looked “normal” again Friday against Colorado.
The Golden Knights welcomed back a full house of 17,504 Friday night with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The Colorado Avalanche squandered a late lead and chance to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven West Division final, and coach Jared Bednar expressed his frustration.
The Knights on Friday night sought and earned a rebirth against Colorado in a best-of-seven Western Division final, beating the Avalanche 3-2.
Max Pacioretty’s deflection with 4:33 remaining capped a thrilling third-period comeback, and the Golden Knights climbed back into the best-of-seven series with a win.
To advance from the West Division final, the Golden Knights must win four of the next five over the Colorado Avalanche starting with Friday’s Game 3 at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights will be allowed to have full capacity when they host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of their second-round series at 7 p.m. Friday.
Neither Robin Lehner nor Mattias Janmark participated in the optional morning skate Wednesday and missed Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.
Fans entering T-Mobile Arena no longer need to complete a health questionnaire through CLEAR upon entry.
Check out all the dates and times for the Golden Knights’ second-round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.
The Avalanche are -185 series favorites over the Golden Knights, who are +165 at the Westgate, and Colorado is a -170 favorite over Vegas (+155) in Game 1 on Sunday.
For just the second time in their four seasons, the Golden Knights enter a best-of-seven playoff series as an underdog when they meet the Colorado Avalanche.