RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) celebrates a winning goal during OT of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver. From the left are Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27), center Nathan MacKinnon (29), and goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31).
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) takes the puck down the ice during the third period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) lies on the ice after a play during the third period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights fans celebrate a win in OT during game 5 as Colorado Avalanche fans leave Ball Arena in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) watches as Vegas right wing Mark Stone's winning goal passes by during overtime in Game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) shoots a winning goal during OT in game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) moves the puck down the ice during the third period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a stop during the third period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) looks to pass during the third period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) drops his stick during the third period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) moves the puck around Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nick Holden (22) during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver on June 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal by Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) during the second period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal by Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) during the second period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) blocks shoot from Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) during the second period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) slides on his knees to push the puck out and away from Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) during the second period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) is upset after Colorado Avalanche left wing Brandon Saad (20) scores during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 8: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Conor Timmins (22) brings the puck around during the second period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) moves the puck down the ice during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA member of the Vegas Golden Knights broke a stick during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) lies on top of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27) during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFrom left, Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25), defenseman Devon Toews (7), left wing Brandon Saad (20), and Tyson Jost (17) celebrate a goal form Saad during the first period of Game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Las Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche left wing Brandon Saad (20) celebrates his goal during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shoot from ,Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13), left, during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) jumps the puck during a shoot from a teammate in the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) pushes Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) hits Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (23) during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) comes around the net during the first period of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche fans are glad to have their team back home for game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver.
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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) celebrates a winning goal during OT of game 5 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver. From the left are Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27), center Nathan MacKinnon (29), and goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31).
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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 5 of their second-round series in the NHL playoffs on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Ball Arena in Denver.
Vegas won the game, 3-2, in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
