Open Thread: Game 1, Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights (6:00 p.m.)
The Colorado Avalanche are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. The Avalanche will be without key player Cale Makar, who has been ruled out for the game. Historically, winning Game 1 is crucial, as the victor has a 68.2% chance of winning the series.
- ▪The game will take place at Ball Arena in Denver at 6:00 p.m. MT.
- ▪The Avalanche have a playoff record of 8-1, while the Golden Knights are 8-4.
- ▪Cale Makar's absence is a significant loss for the Avalanche's defense.
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