Golden Knights strike first, down Avs to open seri...
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- Vegas Golden Knights beat Colorado Avalanche 4‑2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night.
- Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine playoff series openers, extending a streak of early‑series victories.
- Carter Hart posted a perfect first two periods, making 36 saves and helping the team block 23 shots.
- Dylan Coghlan scored his first postseason goal to give Vegas a 1‑0 lead.
- Pavel Dorofeyev added a second goal before the end of the second period.
Why it matters: Vegas secures a psychological edge and home‑ice advantage heading into the series, while Colorado suffers its first playoff loss at home, eroding the confidence from its four‑game Game 1 winning streak.
