Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 3 prediction: NHL picks, best bets, odds for Sunday night
The Colorado Avalanche face a critical Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. After losing Game 2 despite outshooting the Knights, the Avalanche are at risk of falling into a 3-0 series deficit. Key issues for Colorado include shot discipline and defensive turnovers, but they remain confident in their ability to turn the series around.
- ▪The Avalanche lost Game 2 to the Golden Knights 3-1, despite outshooting them 30-25.
- ▪Colorado had never lost a game this season when leading after two periods, with a record of 45-0-0.
- ▪The Avalanche are currently favored at -138 to win Game 3, according to Kalshi.
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Betting Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 3 prediction: NHL picks, best bets, odds for Sunday night By Sean Treppedi Published May 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) skates during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. It only took another 60 minutes of hockey for the Avalanche to go from “just shaking off the rust” to slamming the panic button on their season.
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