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Vegas Golden Knights Rally Puts Avalanche On Brink

PUBLISHED May 25, 2026, 12:02 AM ET

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Las Vegas. The Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final Sunday at T-Mobile Arena, moving ahead 3-0 in the best-of-seven series and leaving the Knights one victory from the Stanley Cup Final. The win gives Vegas series control and momentum heading into Game 4 on Tuesday; key contributors included Tomas Hertl (game-winner at 8:21 of the third), Mark Stone (power-play goal and primary assist) and goaltender Carter Hart (29 saves). Colorado returned Cale Makar but still lost the lead and must address injuries before the next game.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regular season: Colorado finishes as top team and wins Presidents' Trophy (prior to playoffs).
Western Conference Final Game 1–2: Vegas and Colorado split/predominant results set series (earlier games this series).
Sunday (Game 3): Colorado leads 3-0 after first period; Vegas scores five unanswered to win 5-3.
Post-Game 3: Series stands at 3-0 in favor of Vegas; injuries to MacKinnon and Nichushkin noted; Makar returned.
Tuesday (upcoming): Game 4 scheduled at T-Mobile Arena; Vegas can clinch a Stanley Cup Final berth.

News Intelligence

If you're a hockey fan, this is a thrilling twist. The underdog Knights are on the verge of a Stanley Cup Final berth. Their comeback shows that anything can happen in sports. If you're in Vegas, it's time to rally behind your team.

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Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

The Vegas Golden Knights benefited by rallying from a three-goal deficit to secure a 3-0 series lead and take control of the Western Conference Final.

Who Impacted

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a late-game collapse from a 3-0 lead, injuries to key players, and now face possible elimination in Game 4.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Vegas Golden Knights benefited by rallying from a three-goal deficit to secure a 3-0 series lead and take control of the Western Conference Final.

Who Impacted

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a late-game collapse from a 3-0 lead, injuries to key players, and now face possible elimination in Game 4.