Avalanche face daunting task after unfamiliar loss in Game 2 of Western Final

The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at Ball Arena on Friday, falling behind 2-0 in the series. It marked the first time this season the Avalanche blew a third-period lead, surrendering a one-goal advantage in just over two minutes in the third period. Colorado, the Presidents' Trophy winners and top playoff seed, must now win four of the next five games to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.