Focusing on the intense battle between Brock Nelson and William Karlsson, featuring Ross Colton, Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin, Jack Drury, and other key players.
Center Brock Nelson of the Colorado Avalanche and center William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights fight for the puck during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Right wing Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche tries to box out defenseman Noah Hanifin of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Center Ross Colton of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal on goaltender Carter Hart of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Center Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot to the back from right wing Cole Smith of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Right wing Cole Smith of the Vegas Golden Knights gets a lick in on center Jack Drury of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Center Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights reacts to scoring on goaltender Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Left wing Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal on goaltender Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Right wing Logan O'Connor of the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Dylan Coghlan of the Vegas Golden Knights get tangled up during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche slides out on the ice while defenseman Noah Hanifin of the Vegas Golden Knights stays upright during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Goaltender Carter Hart of the Vegas Golden Knights blocks a shot while right wing Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche looks on during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche blocks a shot by right wing Mitch Marner of the Vegas Golden Knights while defenseman Josh Manson of the Colorado Avalanche helps clear the puck during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and left wing Artturi Lehkonen of the Colorado Avalanche attempt to deflect a shot on goaltender Carter Hart of the Vegas Golden Knights’ goal during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche deflects a shot while center Brett Howden of the Vegas Golden Knights attempts to deflect the puck during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche slides out on the ice while defenseman Noah Hanifin of the Vegas Golden Knights stays upright during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Center Nazem Kadri of the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Kaedan Korczak of the Vegas Golden Knights collide at the boards during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Defenseman Brent Burns of the Colorado Avalanche blocks a shot with his skate during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Center Colton Sissons of the Vegas Golden Knights attempts to push defenseman Brent Burns of the Colorado Avalanche off balance during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche kicks the puck away while center Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights and center Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche vy for position during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and left wing Artturi Lehkonen of the Colorado Avalanche attempt to deflect a shot on goaltender Carter Hart of the Vegas Golden Knights’ goal during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Center Nazem Kadri of the Colorado Avalanche pushes down-ice during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Defenseman Nick Blankenburg of the Colorado Avalanche takes off with the puck during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Center Nicolas Roy of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face-off with center Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Defenseman Brayden McNabb of the Vegas Golden Knights pokes the puck out from under center Brock Nelson of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Center Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche pops the puck over center William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights’ stick during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
Left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche looks to pass during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Center Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to being called offside during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
DENVER, CO - MAY 22: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche kicks the puck away while center Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights and center Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche vy for position during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. Fans hold a giant banner during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
The Vegas Golden Knights stun the Colorado Avalanche, winning Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference Final 3-1 at Ball Arena, Friday, May 22, 2026.
Hockey Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Finals Colorado Avalanche Vegas Golden Knights Game 2 Center Brock Nelson Center William Karlsson Ross Colton Nathan Mackinnon Valeri Nichushkin Jack Drury
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