Golden Knights stun Avalanche with three-goal comeback to move one win from latest Stanley Cup Final
The Golden Knights achieved a remarkable comeback against the Avalanche, overcoming a three-goal deficit to win 5-3. Tomas Hertl scored the decisive goal in the third period, bringing the team one victory away from the Stanley Cup Final. The Avalanche, who had dominated early in the game, now face a challenging situation as they attempt to avoid elimination.
- ▪The Golden Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win the game.
- ▪Tomas Hertl scored the winning goal at 8:21 of the third period.
- ▪Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon may be dealing with an injury after taking a puck to his knee.
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NHL Golden Knights stun Avalanche with three-goal comeback to move one win from latest Stanley Cup Final By Associated Press Published May 24, 2026, 11:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google LAS VEGAS — Tomas Hertl weaved his way toward the slot and scored the winner at 8:21 of the third period to rally the Golden Knights from a three-goal deficit Sunday night and defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 and move to within one game of their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in nine years. The Golden Knights go for what would be a stunning sweep over the President’s Trophy winners on Tuesday night. Chicago in 2013 was the last team to win the President’s Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season.
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