Vegas sweep favored Colorado to make third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons
The Vegas Golden Knights achieved a surprising sweep over the Colorado Avalanche, securing their spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons. Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas, while the Avalanche struggled offensively, finishing the game with only one shot on goal in the second period. The Golden Knights will now await the outcome of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens.
- ▪The Golden Knights defeated the Avalanche 2-1 to complete a playoff sweep.
- ▪Vegas will face either the Carolina Hurricanes or the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final.
- ▪Colorado's season ended despite their strong performance earlier in the playoffs, where they had an 8-1 record.
- ▪Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored the goals for Vegas, while Carter Hart made 20 saves in goal.
- ▪The Avalanche faced injuries to key players Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon during the series.
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The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after defeating the Colorado Avalanche. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after defeating the Colorado Avalanche. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesNHLVegas sweep favored Colorado to make third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasonsGolden Knights will face Hurricanes or CanadiensAvalanche had blown through early rounds of playoffsReutersWed 27 May 2026 07.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas and the Golden Knights suffocated Colorado’s high-powered offense to beat the Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night for a surprise sweep to make their third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons.The Golden Knights will get a break while they watch to see whether Carolina or…
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