The Avalanche led 3-0 after the first period… and then it all fell apart.
In one of the most stunning collapses of the 2026 playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche built a commanding three-goal lead in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals – only to be outscored 5-0 by the Vegas Golden Knights over the final two periods. Mark Stone, Mitch Marner, and the Knights’ offense completely flipped the script, turning a blowout into a series statement.
Colorado went O-for-4 on the power play, got outmuscled with 34 hits against, and shot just 8.6% on the night despite outshooting Vegas 35-23. The #1 seed in the West now finds themselves on the brink of elimination, down 3-0 in the series.
Can the Avs do the unthinkable and come back? Game 4 is Tuesday night in Vegas.
-. Western Conference Finals | Game 3
Vegas Golden Knights 5 – Colorado Avalanche 3
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