Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to Stanley Cup Final
The Golden Knights achieved a surprising sweep over the Avalanche to secure their place in the Stanley Cup Final. Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored the decisive goals in a 2-1 victory, showcasing a strong defensive performance against Colorado's offense. This marks the Golden Knights' third appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in just nine seasons.
- ▪The Golden Knights defeated the Avalanche 2-1 to complete a four-game sweep in the Western Conference Final.
- ▪Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas, while Carter Hart made 20 saves in goal.
- ▪The Avalanche, who had a strong playoff record, struggled offensively and faced injuries to key players during the series.
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NHL Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to Stanley Cup Final By Associated Press Published May 27, 2026, 12:12 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google LAS VEGAS — Mark 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 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 emerges from the Eastern Conference Final. This is a crushing end for an Avalanche team that won the Presidents’ Trophy and had blown through the playoffs with an 8-1 record.
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