The Golden Knights, having won the first two games against the Avalanche in the Western Conference Final, are wary of past playoff failures, notably their 2024 loss after a similar start. Players like William Karlsson and Nicolas Roy emphasize the importance of learning from that experience as they prepare for a crucial Game 3 at home. With history favoring teams that take a 2-0 lead in conference finals, Vegas aims to avoid becoming the exception. Captain Mark Stone, recovering from injury, could return to bolster the team, which has fared well without him.
