NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Odds, Top Scorers, May 25 Schedule
The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from slaying the Colorado Avalanche.
Despite trailing 3-0 after the first period, Vegas scored four unanswered goals and added an empty-netter to win Game 3 by a 5-3 score on Sunday. They now lead 3-0 in the Western Conference final, leaving the Presidents' Trophy-winning Avalanche searching for answers.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar returned to the lineup on Sunday, logging a team-high 27:14 of ice time and three shots.
At the other end, Golden Knights star Mitch Marner added two assists to his league-leading playoff points totals.
NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
The NHL released the schedule for the conference finals. Here's when and where to watch the games.
Eastern Conference Final: Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Series tied 1-1
Game 1: Montreal 6, Carolina 2
Game 2: Montreal 2, Carolina 3
Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Carolina (1.72/-140), Montreal (2.15/+115)
- How The Carolina Hurricanes Bounced Back For A Big Game 2 Win
- Canadiens Must Be More Aggressive
- Nikolaj Ehlers' Game 2 Offensive Outburst Is Why The Hurricanes Signed Him
Western Conference Final: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
Vegas leads 3-0
Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2
Game 2: Vegas 3, Colorado 1
Game 3: Colorado 3, Vegas 5
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Colorado (1.85/-118), Vegas (1.98/-102)
- To The Wall: 3 Takeaways As Golden Knights 'Show Some Balls' In Game 3 Comeback
- Avalanche Blow 3-0 Lead As Knights Come Back To Win 5-3 And Take 3-0 Series Lead
- Avalanche Need More From Necas, Nelson And Kadri To Get Back Into Western Conference Finals
Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 21 points, 15 games
2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 15 games
3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens, 16 points, 16 games
T-4. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 15 points, 12 games
T-4. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-4. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-4. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM.