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Key takeaways
- The Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights went back and forth through the early moments of Game 1 until it was clear that the Golden Knights were ready to roll.
- They built a 3-0 lead, and held on for a 4-2 win to open the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night in Denver.
- What else can we make of the Golden Knights except that they are excellent and continue to thrive?
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights went back and forth through the early moments of Game 1 until it was clear that the Golden Knights were ready to roll.
They built a 3-0 lead, and held on for a 4-2 win to open the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night in Denver.
What else can we make of the Golden Knights except that they are excellent and continue to thrive? They finally broke through in Game 1 in the second period and then added the next two goals to build a 3-0 lead on the road. The Western Conference finals looks as if it will be a tough challenge. Yet Vegas always seems to find a way.
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