The Vegas Golden Knights are four wins away from another trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
Vegas opens the Western Conference Final on Wednesday night against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver in a matchup featuring two of the NHL’s deepest rosters and several of the league’s biggest stars.
The Golden Knights reached the conference final after eliminating the Anaheim Ducks in six games. The Avalanche advanced by knocking out the Minnesota Wild in five games. It marks another postseason showdown between teams expected to contend for the Stanley Cup, with Vegas looking for its second championship in four seasons and Colorado seeking its first trip back to the Final since winning the Cup in 2022.
Vegas will lean heavily on center Jack Eichel, winger Mitch Marner and goaltender Carter Hart. Colorado is led by former Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon, defenseman Cale Makar and winger Mikko Rantanen.
Makar is not expected to play in Game 1 because of an undisclosed injury, a significant absence for Colorado’s defense and power play.
Here is everything Golden Knights fans need to know about watching Game 1:
What channel is Golden Knights vs. Avalanche on today?
Game 1 between the Golden Knights and Avalanche will air nationally on ESPN.
The puck is scheduled to drop at 5 p.m. Pacific time Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver.
Sean McDonough is expected to handle play-by-play duties for ESPN alongside analyst Ray Ferraro and reporter Emily Kaplan.
How to stream Golden Knights vs. Avalanche
Fans can stream the game through the ESPN app with a cable login.
Streaming options also include Fubo, which carries ESPN and offers a free trial for eligible subscribers, along with DIRECTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV. (nesn.com)
How to listen on radio
The Golden Knights’ English-language radio broadcast will air on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9 FM and 1340 AM.
Dan D’Uva is expected to provide play-by-play coverage with analyst Gary Lawless.
Spanish-language broadcasts are also available on Deportes Vegas. (en.wikipedia.org)
Golden Knights vs. Avalanche series schedule
Game 1: Golden Knights at Avalanche — Wednesday, 5 p.m. PT (ESPN)
Game 2: Golden Knights at Avalanche — Friday, 5 p.m. PT (ESPN)
Game 3: Avalanche at Golden Knights — Sunday, 5 p.m. PT (ESPN)
Game 4: Avalanche at Golden Knights — Tuesday, 6 p.m. PT (ESPN)
Game 5*: Golden Knights at Avalanche — May 28, 5 p.m. PT (ESPN)
Game 6*: Avalanche at Golden Knights — May 30, 5 p.m. PT (ABC)
Game 7*: Golden Knights at Avalanche — June 1, 5 p.m. PT (ESPN)
*if necessary
The teams split their regular-season meetings, setting up what many expect to be one of the most competitive series of the postseason. Vegas is trying to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the fourth time in franchise history.
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