Knights, Canadiens Upset Favorites, Scoring Slips
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- Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4‑2 after leading 2‑0 and later 3‑0 in the conference finals opening game.
- Montreal Canadiens stunned the Carolina Hurricanes by scoring four unanswered first‑period goals and adding two more in the third, securing the win.
- Elo odds gave a 9.6% probability for both series‑opening upsets to occur.
- Colorado Avalanche lost Game 2 at home without Cale Makar and later surrendered a 3‑0 first‑period lead in Game 3, allowing five unanswered goals.
- Scoring this postseason is lower than last year’s, which saw a 2.1% rise to 3.10 goals per game.
Why it matters: Underdog teams and their fans benefit from the unexpected victories, while the Avalanche and Hurricanes see their championship hopes evaporate after the 9.6%‑likely upsets, as the playoffs defy pre‑season predictions and reshape the narrative for the rest of the postseason.
