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Colorado Favored in Game 3; Barbashev Scores Twice

5/25/2026

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Summary

Avalanche Game 3

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 on Sunday, May 24.
Colorado is a -145 favorite with the over/under set at 6 goals (over -105, under -115).
Cale Makar remains uncertain after missing the first two games with an upper-body injury.
Colorado outshot the Golden Knights 68-53 while goalie Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves.
Ivan Barbashev had two goals and an assist while Jack Eichel tied Game 2.

Summary

VGK Fanfest

Doors open before the 5:00 p.m. puck drop for Game 3 on May 24.
Fans receive a gold battle towel at Toshiba Plaza.
The Allegiant Stage hosts a DJ and VGK cast appearances before tip-off.
New arena foods debut, including Bone-In Short Rib Panzerotti and Lobster Mac Dog.
The VGK Mobile App runs contests and an NHL Bracket Challenge that offers a 2026-27 NHL event trip, with VGK Locals Menu staying $5.50.

History

Historical Context

After the NHL’s June 1997 board approved four new franchises—Nashville and Atlanta among them—each paying an $80 million fee, the league reshaped its geography and adopted a six-division format. A similar vote on June 22 2016 added the Vegas Golden Knights for $500 million. That expansion lineage underpins today’s Avalanche-Golden Knights Game 3, where playoff revenue activations echo past market-growth strategies.

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Avalanche Game 3

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 on Sunday, May 24.
Colorado is a -145 favorite with the over/under set at 6 goals (over -105, under -115).
Cale Makar remains uncertain after missing the first two games with an upper-body injury.
Colorado outshot the Golden Knights 68-53 while goalie Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves.
Ivan Barbashev had two goals and an assist while Jack Eichel tied Game 2.

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