| Moneyline Pick | Colorado Avalanche |
| Player Prop | Nathan MacKinnon over 0.5 goals |
| Same Game Parlay | Over 5.5 goals + Nathan MacKinnon over 2.5 shots + Jack Eichel over 2.5 shots |
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Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Friday, May 22, 2026, 8 PM EDT
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
- Last match: Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 Colorado Avalanche (May 20, 2026, 2026 NHL Western Conference Finals)
Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Colorado Avalanche
The Golden Knights pulled off a massive upset in Game 1, securing a 4-2 victory at Ball Arena and putting themselves in a strong position to potentially take a 2-0 series lead.
Since the Avalanche could be without Cale Makar due to injury, they’d be missing a key player on both ends of the ice, and that was a huge issue for Colorado in the opener.
The Golden Knights can’t be overlooked. They rank in the top five playoff teams in both goals scored (3.69, third) and goals allowed (2.54, fourth).
Keep pushing 👊 pic.twitter.com/8VSCvVMR1D
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 21, 2026
The Avs still have the best offence in the league with 3.90 goals scored per game, but they’re also seventh in goals allowed (2.70).
In goal, the Avalanche are likely to stick with Scott Wedgewood (7-2, 2.32 GAA, .911) despite the Game 1 loss. The Golden Knights, meanwhile, will continue to rely on Carter Hart (9-4, 2.35 GAA, .920), who may hold a slight edge after his performance in the series opener.
Between the legs 🤯 pic.twitter.com/CWVoe6ZThw
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 21, 2026
It would be a stretch to consider Vegas favourites here, especially given that the Avalanche were among the best home sides in the regular season and are 5-1 in the playoffs. Colorado should tighten things up on both ends of the ice.
They have enough talent and upside to even things up before the series shifts to T-Mobile Arena.
Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Nathan MacKinnon over 0.5 goals
If the Avalanche are going to level the series, they’ll need Nathan MacKinnon to be at his best.
The star playmaker extended his point streak to seven games with an assist in the opener, but his six-game goal streak came to an end despite him taking three shots on goal.
Ready to kick the series off with a bang ‼️ pic.twitter.com/NDSDq6t0ME
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 21, 2026
Considering that he has scored in six of his 10 playoff appearances and that the Avalanche will likely be without Cale Makar, MacKinnon will have a massive role on offence.
Colorado will need their star scorer to be at his best, as he knows a thing or two about beating opposing goaltenders. MacKinnon led the NHL in goals in the 2025-26 regular season with 53 goals in 80 games.
Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Over 5.5 goals + Nathan MacKinnon over 2.5 shots + Jack Eichel over 2.5 shots
Game 1 produced six goals, and a similar scoreline could be on the cards here. These are two of the top three offences in the NHL throughout the playoffs, and the Avalanche, in particular, have been lethal at home.
They’re averaging 4.0 goals per game in the playoffs at Ball Arena.
We’re pairing the potential of a high-scoring affair with two elite forwards clearing their shots-on-goal lines: MacKinnon and Jack Eichel. Two of the best playmakers in the game, they should be involved on offence for their respective teams.
The numbers support that outlook. MacKinnon has scored seven goals in 10 playoff appearances this season while averaging 3.9 shots on goal per game. Meanwhile, Eichel has scored just once, but he’s averaging 2.9 shots.
Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Team News
Colorado Avalanche Team News
The Avalanche are expected to be close to full strength, although it remains to be seen whether Cale Makar will be available due to an undisclosed injury.
The star defenceman was a late scratch in the series opener, and a decision on his status is expected closer to puck drop. Makar has scored four goals in nine playoff contests so far.
Vegas Golden Knights Team News
The Golden Knights are likely to be without a key option on offence in Mark Stone, as the veteran forward continues to deal with a lower-body injury. Stone has notched three goals, four assists, and 18 shots in the playoffs.
Although he remains listed as day-to-day, the expectation is that Stone won’t suit up in the series and will aim to be available for a deeper Stanley Cup run. Jeremy Lauzon and Alex Pietrangelo are out due to upper-body and hip injuries, respectively.
Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights: Where to Watch (Canada)
- Watch on CBC, SN, TVAS
- Stream on Sportsnet+, TVAS+
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