While Kelly McCrimmon knows they aren’t there yet, the Golden Knights’ postseason know-how was enough to overcome the Avalanche’s high-end talent in the West Division final.
David Schoen
Reporter: Golden Knights, NHL
Email: dschoen@reviewjournal.com
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David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Alex Pietrangelo scored the go-ahead goal, and the Golden Knights closed out the Colorado Avalanche with a victory in Game 6 of the West Division final.
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was cleared for Game 6 of the West Division final against the Golden Knights after there was an irregularity with his COVID test results.
The Golden Knights can’t afford to swing and miss Thursday when they look to close out the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the West Division final at T-Mobile Arena.
Mark Stone scored 50 seconds into overtime to give the Golden Knights a victory over the Colorado Avalanche and 3-2 series lead in the West Division final at Ball Arena.
Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight-game suspension was upheld by an independent arbitrator Wednesday. He was suspended May 21 for an illegal check to the head.
Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb had to travel back to Las Vegas on his own after he tested positive for COVID before Game 6 in Minnesota.
Jonathan Marchessault scored three goals as the Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday at T-Mobile Arena to tie their NHL playoff series 2-2.
The trio of William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith has helped keep the Golden Knights’ hopes alive in the West Division final.
Max Pacioretty’s deflection with 4:33 remaining capped a thrilling third-period comeback, and the Golden Knights climbed back into the best-of-seven series with a win.
Discipline was a point of emphasis for the Golden Knights after they matched their penalty total from the entire first round during the first two games against Colorado.
To advance from the West Division final, the Golden Knights must win four of the next five over the Colorado Avalanche starting with Friday’s Game 3 at T-Mobile Arena.
Mikko Rantanen scored on a power play 2:07 into overtime Wednesday, and the Golden Knights lost to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the West Division final.
Neither Robin Lehner nor Mattias Janmark participated in the optional morning skate Wednesday and missed Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.
Fans entering T-Mobile Arena no longer need to complete a health questionnaire through CLEAR upon entry.