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Barbashev, Eichel Score in 2:07 Span, Golden Knights Stun Avs 3-1 to Take 2-0 Series Lead

Carter Hart stopped 29 shots as Vegas scored three unanswered goals in the third period and moved within two wins of the Stanley Cup Final.

  • On Friday, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-1, securing a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.
  • Entering the game, Colorado had been 45-0 in the regular season and playoffs combined when leading after two periods, but the Golden Knights' rally marked the first time this season the Avalanche lost under those conditions.
  • Jack Eichel tied the score before setting up Ivan Barbashev for the game-winner, while goalie Carter Hart made 29 saves to preserve the victory.
  • With Cale Makar and Mark Stone remaining sidelined, history suggests a steep challenge for the Avalanche; road teams leading 2-0 in conference finals hold a 13-0 series record.
  • Sunday night's Game 3 in Las Vegas will be held at T-Mobile Arena, where the Avalanche face pressure to avoid falling into a 3-0 series hole.
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Golden Knights take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Sunday, 8 p.m.

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