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Golden Knights Take 3-0 Lead, Stone Scores Early

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 3 on May 24, 2026, taking a 3-0 series lead.
Captain Mark Stone returned, scored 19 seconds into second period and set up Tomas Hertl’s winner.
Carter Hart stopped 32 of 35 shots as William Karlsson, Keegan Kolesar and Brett Howden scored.
The win was franchise’s first three-goal rally and 3-0 lead over a Presidents’ Trophy winner, giving Marner his 21st playoff point.

History

Historical Context

After the Colorado Avalanche captured the Presidents' Trophy with 118 points in 1999-2000, they fell to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final. In 2026 the Vegas Golden Knights have taken a 3-0 series lead over the same Avalanche early in the playoffs, echoing how postseason surges can overturn regular-season dominance.

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Story summary

Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 3 on May 24, 2026, taking a 3-0 series lead.
Captain Mark Stone returned, scored 19 seconds into second period and set up Tomas Hertl’s winner.
Carter Hart stopped 32 of 35 shots as William Karlsson, Keegan Kolesar and Brett Howden scored.
The win was franchise’s first three-goal rally and 3-0 lead over a Presidents’ Trophy winner, giving Marner his 21st playoff point.

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