Golden Knights rally late, beat Avalanche 3‑1, lead 2‑0
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- Golden Knights rallied in the third period, scoring two goals within 2:07 to erase a 1‑0 deficit and win 3‑1 over the Avalanche.
- Jack Eichel tied the game with a goal and then assisted Barbashev’s go‑ahead goal with 8:38 remaining.
- Ivan Barbashev scored the go‑ahead goal and added an empty‑netter with 1:03 left, completing the comeback.
- Carter Hart made 29 saves in the win, adding to his 36‑save performance in Game 1.
- John Tortorella highlighted the team’s 17‑4‑1 record since taking over on March 29 and praised their resilience.
- Avalanche entered the game with a 45‑0‑0 record when leading after two periods and now face the possible return of defenseman Cale Makar from injury.
Why it matters: The Knights' 2‑0 road lead, a series advantage that has never been overturned since 1982, puts the Avalanche on a precarious path toward a potential sweep, forcing them to rely on the return of defenseman Cale Makar to stay competitive.
