Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights on May 24, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Vegas Golden Knights 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R3 Game 3: COL 0-3 VGK |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
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 | William Karlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.24 | 1.79 |
| 2nd | Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.02 | 1.72 |
| 3rd | Devon Toews | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.14 | 1.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:21 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Devon Toews, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:03 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Martin Necas, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 13:15 | COL | Jack Drury | Parker Kelly, Devon Toews | 5v4 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 00:19 | VGK | Mark Stone | Mitch Marner, Tomas Hertl | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 04:05 | VGK | William Karlsson | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 12:46 | VGK | Keegan Kolesar | Dylan Coghlan, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 08:21 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mark Stone, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:01 | VGK | Brett Howden | William Karlsson, Shea Theodore | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 3.97 |
| High-danger shots | 30 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 60.3% | 39.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 36 |
| Blocks | 11 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.14 | 1.65 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.27 | 0.94 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.21 | 0.77 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:02 | 0.34 | 0.75 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24:04 | 0.84 | 0.65 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.24 | 0.52 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:14 | 0.24 | 0.51 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:34 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:02 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:02 | 0.20 | 0.13 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.02 | -0.07 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:29 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.24 | 1.79 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.02 | 1.72 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:59 | 0.13 | 1.49 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:23 | 0.38 | 1.34 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.60 | 1.30 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:45 | 0.43 | 1.20 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:04 | 0.05 | 1.00 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5:19 | 0.51 | 0.89 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:17 | 0.47 | 0.41 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.40 | 0.39 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:02 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:06 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:32 | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.17 | -0.06 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.13 | -0.16 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:08 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:45 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.43 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 32 | 35 | 91.2% | -0.08 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5–3 on May 24, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.97 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.92 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
William Karlsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.79 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–3 on May 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Karlsson led all skaters at 1.79, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.97 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.92, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 34 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 23. High-danger chances went 30 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 18 of 22 (-1.43 goals saved above expected); Carter Hart stopped 32 of 35 (-0.08 goals saved above expected).