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2026 NHL Playoffs

Golden Knights rally from 3 down to beat Avs, take 3-0 series lead

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Golden Knights rally from 3 down to beat Avs, take 3-0 series lead
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MacKinnon status uncertain with Avalanche season on brink in Western Final

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MacKinnon status uncertain with Avalanche season on brink in Western Final
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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals schedule

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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals schedule
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2026 NHL Playoffs – Conference Finals Update

Eastern Conference Final

  • Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes
  • Montreal stole Game 1, but Carolina answered back in Game 2, evening the series at 1–1.

Game 3 is a key swing game with momentum back up for grabs.

Western Conference Final

  • Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche
  • Vegas now leads the series 3–0 after a dramatic 5–3 comeback win in Game 3.
  • Colorado led 3–0 early, but Vegas stormed back with goals from several contributors including the returning Mark Stone.

A major concern for Colorado: Nathan MacKinnon suffered a leg/knee issue and his status remains uncertain.

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Vegas is one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final, while Colorado faces elimination in Game 4.