Golden Knights head to Stanley Cup Final after sweeping Avalanche
The Vegas Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in four games. They secured their place with a 2-1 victory, showcasing a strong defensive performance against the Avalanche's offense. The Golden Knights will now await the outcome of the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and Montreal.
- ▪Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for the Golden Knights in their victory over the Avalanche.
- ▪This marks the Golden Knights' third appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons.
- ▪The Avalanche had a strong playoff run prior to this series, holding an 8-1 record.
- ▪Chicago was the last team to win both the Presidents' Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season, back in 2013.
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Open this photo in gallery:Noah Hanifin and Mark Stone of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game Four.Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMark 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 and for an unthinkable 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 Montreal emerge from the Eastern Conference Final.
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