The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena.
The win extends their series advantage to 2-0.
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Colorado goaltender Scott Wedgewood allowed two goals on 24 shots before an empty-net goal sealed the loss.
It marked consecutive regulation defeats for Wedgewood for the first time since early January.
The Avalanche held a 1-0 lead entering the third period but surrendered two goals within 2 minutes and 7 seconds.
Goaltending Matchup
The series features a goaltending duel between Wedgewood and Vegas netminder Carter Hart. Hart has averaged just over 29 shots per game across 758 minutes of postseason play.
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Tracking data shows 20 percent of goals against him went under his blocker arm.
Wedgewood holds a 7-2 playoff record this season with a 2.32 goals-against average and a . 911 save percentage.
He has stopped 46 of 51 Vegas shots through the first two games.
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Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar may consider using backup Mackenzie Blackwood for Game 3 in Vegas on Sunday if a goaltending change is made.
