Published May 25, 5:01am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 25, 5:01am ET
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Updated May 25, 5:10am ET
There is no more room for mistakes for the Colorado Avalanche, as their dreams of Stanley Cup success could come to an end in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Against all odds, the Golden Knights have pummelled the Avalanche in the opening three games, and they are now within one win of a remarkable sweep.
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| Golden Knights | +104 |
| Avalanche | -118 |
It has been a remarkable series to this point for the Vegas Golden Knights, and against all odds, they are now within a single victory of sweeping the Colorado Avalanche.
Vegas have been set as outsiders for each of the opening three games, but their 5-3 win on Sunday was an example of the level that they have rose to. Kaedan Korczak registered two assists, while goals in the comeback win were netted by Mark Stone, tomas Hertl, William Karlsson, and Brett Howden. A win on Tuesday will give them an extended break before the Stanley Cup finals get underway.
The Colorado Avalanche were listed as the Stanley Cup Finals before this series with the Golden Knights, but they now face playing for the future in the postseason. Colorado have suffered three straight defeats against Vegas, with their most alarming defeat coming in the collapse on Sunday.
The Avalanche led 3-0 after the opening period, before they allowed five goals in the following two frames. Jack Drury, Nazem Kadri, and Gabriel Landeskog scored the goals in the damaging loss. Meanwhile, Scott Wedgewood made 18 saves from 22 shots.
| TOTAL | Avalanche | Golden Knights | DRAWS | |
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| Reguation WINS | 55 | 26 | 29 | - |
| GOALS | 308 | 144 | 164 |
This remarkable series is in need of a return to form by the Avalanche in order to force a Game 5. However, all of the momentum is with Vegas, and it could be the end of the line for Colorado in Sin City on Tuesday.
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Vegas Golden Knights (+104)
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