Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche on May 22, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Colorado Avalanche 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Series | R3 Game 2: COL 0-2 VGK |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ivan Barbashev | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.44 | 2.37 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.14 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.11 | 1.19 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:59 | COL | Ross Colton | Brent Burns, Nazem Kadri | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 09:15 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Pavel Dorofeyev, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 11:22 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Jack Eichel, Pavel Dorofeyev | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:57 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Rasmus Andersson | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.18 | 2.26 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Hits | 32 | 28 |
| Blocks | 16 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.44 | 2.37 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.14 | 1.39 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.11 | 1.19 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:41 | 0.01 | 0.63 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:02 | 1.05 | 0.58 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.57 | 0.56 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.01 | 0.52 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.02 | 0.48 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.07 | 0.47 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:09 | 0.04 | 0.44 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.04 | 0.42 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:18 | 0.33 | -0.02 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:01 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:32 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.33 | 0.42 |
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:18 | 0.16 | 0.42 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:01 | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:48 | 0.12 | 0.40 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.39 | 0.31 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:30 | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:56 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:35 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.18 | -0.02 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.22 | -0.03 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:59 | 0.19 | -0.04 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.14 | -0.32 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 30 | 31 | 96.7% | 1.26 | W |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | -0.06 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–1 on May 22, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.26 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.18 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ivan Barbashev led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.37 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 30 of 31, worth 1.26 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–1 on May 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Colorado Avalanche 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ivan Barbashev led all skaters at 2.37, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.26 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.18, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 25 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 30. High-danger chances went 14 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 30 of 31 (1.26 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 22 of 24 (-0.06 goals saved above expected).