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Golden Knights Take 2-0 West Lead, Extend Road Sweep Streak

5/23/2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–1 on May 22, 2026, taking a 2–0 lead in the Western Conference Final.
Ivan Barbashev scored with 8:38 left and added an empty-netter at 1:03.
Carter Hart stopped 29 of 30 shots for a .967 save percentage.
The Knights’ 2-0 road start continues a 13-series streak of road teams sweeping after winning the first two games, a record dating to 1982.

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Story summary

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–1 on May 22, 2026, taking a 2–0 lead in the Western Conference Final.
Ivan Barbashev scored with 8:38 left and added an empty-netter at 1:03.
Carter Hart stopped 29 of 30 shots for a .967 save percentage.
The Knights’ 2-0 road start continues a 13-series streak of road teams sweeping after winning the first two games, a record dating to 1982.