Defensive effort suffocates Avalanche, sends Golden Knights to Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game Four of the Western Conference Final on May 26, 2026, completing a sweep and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine years. Defenseman Dylan Coghlan was among the key contributors as Vegas relied on a stifling defensive effort against the Presidents' Trophy-winning Avalanche. The Golden Knights previously won the Stanley Cup in 2023 and have now reasserted their identity as a defensive powerhouse throughout the 2026 playoffs.