The Vegas Golden Knights achieved a significant victory over the Colorado Avalanche, winning 4-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on May 20, 2026. Despite the Avalanche dominating early possession, the Golden Knights took the lead with goals from Dylan Coghlan, Pavel Dorofeyev, and Brett Howden. Colorado fought back with late goals from Val Nichushkin and Gabriel Landeskog, but a final empty-net goal by Nic Dowd sealed the win for Vegas. Coach John Tortorella acknowledged the team’s inconsistencies but emphasized the importance of the victory.
