The Vegas Golden Knights rallied in the third period to defeat the Cale Makar-less Colorado Avalanche for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Carter Hart #79 of the Vegas Golden Knights tends net during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 24,

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, who has missed the past five games because of a lower-body injury, not only played in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, his goal sparked the comeback.

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"Experience matters for sure," captain Mark Stone said after Vegas rallied from a three-goal deficit in Game 3.

The Golden Knights will have Mark Stone on Sunday night against the Avalanche after he missed time with an injury.

The first three games of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final have been nothing short of wildly entertaining, and the odds to win the championship have fluctuated appropriately. The Vegas Golden Knights are back to being favorites to hoist the Cup at -185,