Final
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 · Pepsi Center
Game analysis
Golden Knights beat Avalanche 5–1
- E. Brannstrom scored the game-winner at 1:11 of the second.
- The Golden Knights scored first and led the rest of the way.
- Z. Fucale stopped 24 of 25 shots (.960) for the win.
- Power play: VGK 2/2, COL 0/2.
- The Golden Knights dominated the dot, winning 60% of faceoffs.
- E. Brannstrom led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 6:05VGKB. PirriPPAssists: E. Brannstrom, T. Hyka1–0
2nd
- 1:11VGKE. BrannstromAssists: T. Hyka, C. Eakin2–0
- 18:14VGKA. TuchPPAssists: P. Stastny, O. Lindberg3–0
3rd
- 4:56COLR. GravesAssists: T. Barrie, M. Calvert3–1
- 10:52VGKR. DukeAssists: A. Tuch, W. Carrier4–1
- 15:18VGKE. HaulaAssists: P. Stastny, G. Reinhart5–1
Team stats
| VGK | Stat | COL |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 25 |
| 60.0% | Faceoff % | 40.0% |
| 2/2 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 4 |
| 16 | Hits | 26 |
| 9 | Blocked | 11 |
| 3 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 3 |
Golden Knights at Avalanche recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice