Golden Knights storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead
The Vegas Golden Knights achieved a remarkable comeback against the Colorado Avalanche, winning 5-3 and taking a 3-0 lead in the series. Tomas Hertl scored the decisive goal in the third period after the team had trailed by three goals. The Golden Knights are now one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine years.
- ▪The Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to win the game.
- ▪Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal at 8:21 of the third period.
- ▪The Avalanche are trying to avoid elimination after falling behind 3-0 in the series.
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Open this photo in gallery:Vegas Golden Knights centre Tomas Hertl celebrates scoring third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Las Vegas.Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images/via ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThere are a number of adjectives that could be applied to how the Golden Knights have found various ways to win in the regular season and playoffs.Vegas coach John Tortorella had his own description.“This is a game where we showed some balls,” the man known as Torts said after the Golden Knights’ latest Houdini act.Tomas Hertl weaved his way toward the slot and broke a tie at 8:21 of the third period as the Golden Knights overcame a three-goal…
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