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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game 1 Picks: Avs' Home Success Should Continue
Colorado enters Game 1 as a minus-190 favorite after winning the President’s Trophy and getting scoring from 17 different players.
- The Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena on Wednesday, May 20, for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final; the Avalanche enter as Presidents' Trophy winners.
- Both teams reached this round after division-winning regular seasons, with Colorado sweeping the Kings and defeating Minnesota in five games, while Vegas eliminated Utah and Anaheim in six games each.
- Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon enters on a six-game goal streak with 13 points in nine playoff games, while Vegas goalie Carter Hart has started all 12 postseason games with a 2.37 goals-against average.
- Oddsmakers favor the Avalanche at-260 for the series; Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at Ball Arena before the series shifts to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Players downplay altitude concerns at Denver's 5,280 feet elevation; Colorado averages 3.31 goals per game while Vegas seeks to leverage special teams success to remain competitive.
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Avalanche coach says he thinks all players will play for game 1 - La Voz Colorado
Coach Jared Bednar offered some insight about the Colorado Avalanche and injuries heading into their best of seven against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday stating that he thinks everyone will be available for game one for the Western Conference Finals. The Las Vegas Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks in six games winning four, finishing off Anaheim last Thursday night in Anaheim. The Golden Knights ended the season atop of the Pacific Di…
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Center
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