Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game 2 prediction: NHL picks, best bets, odds for Friday night
The Colorado Avalanche face a challenging Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights after losing the series opener. Despite outshooting Vegas and having a strong performance in several metrics, Colorado fell short in Game 1. The Avalanche are expected to come back aggressively, aiming to capitalize on their offensive strengths and improve their chances of winning.
- ▪The Avalanche lost Game 1 of the series 4-2 despite outshooting the Golden Knights 38-28.
- ▪Colorado's performance included a 59.3 percent Corsi rate and a 63.6 percent expected goals share.
- ▪Vegas head coach John Tortorella's strategy focused on neutral zone play and shot-blocking, which limited Colorado's offensive pressure.
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Betting Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game 2 prediction: NHL picks, best bets, odds for Friday night By Sean Treppedi Published May 22, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET Valeri Nichushkin #13 of the Colorado Avalanche skates during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game One of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NHLI via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The score isn’t always indicative of the game, and the Golden Knights-Avalanche series opener was a testament to that.
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