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As the Colorado Avalanche prepare to host the Vegas Golden Knights on May 22, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing matchup given both teams’ recent form. The Avalanche have shown strong momentum, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, which suggests they are building confidence and cohesion as they approach the playoffs. Their offensive game has been particularly potent, capitalizing on power play opportunities and utilizing tight forechecking to keep opposing defenses on their toes.
Conversely, the Vegas Golden Knights have had a mixed bag of results, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. While they possess a solid defensive structure, their ability to generate consistent scoring will be crucial against a high-powered Avalanche offense. The Golden Knights will need to leverage their transition game and depth scoring to compete effectively.
Bookmakers favor the Avalanche slightly with odds at 1.86 for a home win, reflecting their current form and home-ice advantage. Our model indicates a 48.5% probability of a Colorado victory, a 22.6% chance of a draw, and 28.9% likelihood of a Vegas win. While the Avalanche’s recent performance suggests they may hold the edge, the unpredictable nature of playoff hockey means anything can happen in this showdown.
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| Colorado 50.8% |
Draw 21.6% |
Vegas 27.6% |
Outrights of NHL Colorado Avalanche: 38.83% Vegas Golden Knights: 12.98%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.86 | 4.37 | 3.42 |
Latest Results
| 13.05.26 Colorado Avalanche – Minnesota Wild – 4:3 OT 11.05.26 Minnesota Wild – Colorado Avalanche – 2:5 09.05.26 Minnesota Wild – Colorado Avalanche – 5:1 05.05.26 Colorado Avalanche – Minnesota Wild – 5:2 03.05.26 Colorado Avalanche – Minnesota Wild – 9:6 |
14.05.26 Anaheim Ducks – Vegas Golden Knights – 1:5 12.05.26 Vegas Golden Knights – Anaheim Ducks – 3:2 OT 10.05.26 Anaheim Ducks – Vegas Golden Knights – 4:3 08.05.26 Anaheim Ducks – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:6 06.05.26 Vegas Golden Knights – Anaheim Ducks – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:3 OT 27.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Colorado Avalanche – 5:6 penalties 31.10.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Colorado Avalanche – 2:4 01.10.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Colorado Avalanche – 2:1 30.09.25 Colorado Avalanche – Vegas Golden Knights – 4:2 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Los Angeles Kings (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars (2) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 2 : 4 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Utah Mammoth (6) | 4 : 2 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers (5) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 2 : 4 |
| 5 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Ottawa Senators (6) | 4 : 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins (7) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 2 : 4 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Boston Bruins (5) | 4 : 2 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning (3) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 3 : 4 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 4 : 1 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 4 : 2 |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 3 : 3 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 2.34 (38.83%)
2. Carolina Hurricanes: 2.55 (35.64%)
3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7 (12.98%)
4. Montreal Canadiens: 14 (6.49%)
5. Buffalo Sabres: 15 (6.06%)
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