RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, fights for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the first period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) shoots and scores during the second period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights center Mattias Janmark (26) lies on the ice after a hit by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27) during the second period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal by left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the second period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) shoots and scores during the second period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27) hit Vegas Golden Knights center Mattias Janmark (26) during the second period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights center Mattias Janmark (26) lies on the ice after a hit by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27) during the second period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) hits Colorado Avalanche defenseman Conor Timmins (22) sending him into the bench during the first period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) hands off the puck after making a save during the first period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche defenseman Patrik Nemeth (24), left, hits Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) during the first period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96), second from right, celebrates his goal during the first period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96), left, celebrates his goal during the first period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) warms up before game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) takes the ice before the start of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) warms up before game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Colorado Avalanche take the ice before the start of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, fights for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the first period of game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on May 30, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
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By RJ Sangosti | rsangosti@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of their second-round series in the NHL playoffs on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Ball Arena in Denver.
The Avalanche crushed the Golden Knights, 7-1, for the victory.
