Golden Knights Beat Avalanche, Updated NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs WCF Bracket

The Vegas Golden Knights erased a three-goal deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead in the NHL Western Conference Finals on May 25, 2026. The win was particularly notable as Colorado had previously won 29 consecutive games in which they held a lead of three or more goals. Vegas now stands just one win away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final.