Golden Knights hold off Avalanche to steal Game 1 of Western Conference Final
The Golden Knights won Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Avalanche with a score of 4-2. Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal, while Carter Hart made 36 saves to secure the victory. Colorado attempted a comeback but ultimately fell short, marking their first home loss after a five-game winning streak.
- ▪Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to help the Golden Knights take an early lead.
- ▪Carter Hart made 36 saves, showcasing a strong performance in goal for Vegas.
- ▪The Avalanche scored two late goals but could not overcome the Golden Knights' lead.
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NHL Golden Knights hold off Avalanche to steal Game 1 of Western Conference Final By Associated Press Published May 20, 2026, 11:26 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DENVER — Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference Final by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night. Trailing 3-0 in the third period, Colorado made it 3-2 with 2:21 remaining on a power-play goal from Gabriel Landeskog. Nic Dowd sealed the win for Vegas on an empty-net goal with 44.5 seconds left.
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