Round Three Preview: How Colorado and Vegas’ forward groups stack up
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the conference final for the first time since their 2022 cup season. Both teams feature strong forward groups, with the Golden Knights bringing Stanley Cup experience and a focus on attrition and forechecking. The matchup promises to be exciting as both teams have accomplished players who can make a significant impact.
- ▪The Avalanche will host the Golden Knights for game one at Ball Arena.
- ▪Vegas has 11 players from their 2023 Stanley Cup team still on the roster.
- ▪Ivan Barbashev leads the playoffs with 54 hits and has nine points in eleven games.
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