The Vegas Golden Knights secured a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final at Ball Arena on Wednesday night.
This win gives Vegas an early series lead as they advance to Game 2.
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Key Moments in the Game
Dylan Coghlan opened the scoring midway through the second period with his first playoff goal.
Pavel Dorofeyev extended the lead on a power play, marking his 10th postseason goal.
Brett Howden added another goal in the third period, while Colorado’s Valeri Nichushkin pulled one back with a between-the-legs shot.
The Avalanche pushed for a comeback late in the game, pulling goalie Scott Wedgewood for a 6-on-4 advantage.
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Captain Gabriel Landeskog scored with 2:20 left, but Nic Dowd sealed the win with an empty-net goal shortly after.
Colorado struggled defensively due to a thin roster, with defenseman Jack Ahcan playing double his usual time but still facing one goal against.
The absence of superstar defenseman Cale Makar further weakened their playoff performance.
Game 2 is scheduled for Friday night at Ball Arena, with puck drop at 6 p. m.
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