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The NHL slate on Friday features a showdown between the Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11) and the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17), starting at 8 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN.
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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche: May 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.63 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.40 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.7 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 17.11% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.62% | 1st |
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 12th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 24.47% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.86% | 5th |
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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Top Players
Avalanche
- With 53 goals and 74 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors (127 points).
- Martin Necas has 99 points (38 goals, 61 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 200 shots (for 20 goals) and 59 assists, Cale Makar has recorded 79 points this season.
- Scott Wedgewood (31-5-6) has a 2.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .921 for Colorado.
Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel has recorded 27 goals and 63 assists in 74 games for Vegas, good for 90 points.
- Mitchell Marner has racked up 80 total points (1.0 per game) this campaign. He has 24 goals and 56 assists.
- Vegas' Mark Stone is among the leading scorers on the team with 72 total points (28 goals and 44 assists).
- Akira Schmid is 16-10-6 this season, collecting 706 saves and allowing 85 goals (2.6 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (41st in the league).
Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Avalanche
Cale Makar: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Golden Knights
Jeremy Lauzon: Out (Upper Body),
Mark Stone: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Wild | W 5-2 | Away |
| 5/13/2026 | Wild | W 4-3 | Home |
| 5/20/2026 | Golden Knights | L 4-2 | Home |
| 5/22/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 5/24/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 5/26/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 5/14/2026 | Ducks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 5/20/2026 | Avalanche | W 4-2 | Away |
| 5/22/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 5/24/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 5/26/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |