The Vegas Golden Knights are three wins away from another trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
The Golden Knights enter Game 2 of the Western Conference Final on Friday night against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver with a 1-0 lead in the series.
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.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 2 because of an undisclosed injury, a significant absence for Colorado’s defense and power play. Golden Knights captain Mark Stone also will be a gametime scratch.
Here is everything Golden Knights fans need to know about watching Game 2:
What channel is Golden Knights vs. Avalanche on today?
Game 2 between the Golden Knights and Avalanche will air nationally on ESPN.
The puck is scheduled to drop at 5 p.m. Pacific time Friday 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 4, Avalanche 2
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 third time in franchise history.
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