Q&A w/ Nathan Rudolph Of DNVR: Western Conference Final vs Colorado Avalanche

Recap: The Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes faced off in Raleigh, NC for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina took an immediate 1-0 lead in the opening minute of Game 1. The Hurricanes doubled their lead past the midway point of the 1st period. 80 seconds later, Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore cut into Carolina’s lead with a deflected point shot to make it 2-1. Ivan Barbahsev tied the game quickly into the middle frame. Minutes later, William Karlsson gave Vegas their first lead of Game 1. Carolina scored later in the period to tie the game 3-3. Vegas’ Brett Howden continued his strong postseason with the go-ahead goal 1:21 into the final period. Carolina wouldn’t go away and tied the with under ten minutes to play. Tomas Hertl broke the 4-4 tie with a clutch late-game-winning goal. The Golden Knights take a 1-0 lead in the Final by defeating the Hurricanes 5-4 in Raleigh. Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is scheduled for Thursday at 5PM PT in North Carolina. (Recap by Jason) Analysis: Carolina dominated the early part of the 1st period, then VGK dominated the early part of the 2nd period. Each time found a way to control the game in their own way for decently long stretches and both were opportunistic with their chances. VGK continued to find ways to generate chances in the 3rd period and a couple of magnificent passes from Shea Theodore and Colton Sissons set up Brett Howden and Tomas Hertl for go-ahead goals. The 6-on-5 defense was outstanding once again and VGK have swept Game 1’s in the 2026 playoffs. (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. 6-on-5 defense Ken’s Three VGK Stars *** Brett Howden ** Tomas Hertl * Shea Theodore Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was the Golden Knights' SEVENTH comeback win of this postseason. Five from one goal, one from two goals (tonight), one from three goals. 7 wins out of 13. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 3, 2026 The Golden Knights have won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final! They are now a perfect 4-0 in Game 1's this season. They are 3-0 in Game 1's of the Stanley Cup Final. And they have won 7 straight playoff games! The last loss was 23 days ago! — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 3, 2026 Sissons with a brilliant pass off the wall to Hertl and he absolutely buries it! VGK have the lead once again with under 4 to go! — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 3, 2026 Still trying to understand how they blew icing on the call before the CAR goal. Smith is clearly to that puck first. Missed call hurts VGK there for sure. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 3, 2026 VGK's top-six has done an excellent job of creating unexpected turnovers. They've taken pucks away in weird ways a number of times and it's paying off. Latest is a steal by Barbashev that leads to another PP. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 3, 2026 Little spray and pray from the point puts VGK right back in it. Theodore fires it from the point, goes off a Carolina shin and into the goal. VGK have cut it in half. Huge goal. 2-1 — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 3, 2026 The post GAME 1 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 5 CAROLINA HURRICANES 4 (VGK 1-0) appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

The Golden Knights are four wins away from glory. The final test is the Stanley Cuo Final against the surging Carolina Hurricanes. We break down the series from every angle we can think of. Hosted by Ken Boehlke and Jason Pothier. Dot Vegas Domains is the presenting sponsor of the SinBin.vegas Podcast. Make your website stand out among the rest with the best domain on the Internet, .Vegas! How will the series go? Time off concern Worse record = Better in Final Goals on the rush Line matchups Special teams minimal impact Predictions! And much more… http://sinbin.vegas/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SinBin053126.mp3 We are on iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. Subscribe now! The post SinBin.vegas Podcast #355: Stanley Cup Final vs CAR appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

The Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final again and their opponent is the 12-1 Carolina Hurricanes. Our Q&A guest for the final round is Queen of the Puck, Rachel Barkley, of Carolina Hockey Now. http://sinbin.vegas/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/QA-Barkley-Carolina-053026.mp3 We are on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Subscribe now! The post Q&A w/ Rachel Barkley of Carolina Hockey Now: Stanley Cup Final vs Carolina Hurricanes appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

Recap: The Golden Knights were playing for sweep with a victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4. Vegas’ captain Mark Stone struck first with his fifth goal of the postseason. Both teams traded power play opportunities but neither could find the back of the net. After 40 minutes, the Golden Knights remained ahead 1-0. Vegas held Colorado to one shot on net in the majority of the final frame. Cole Smith added VGK’s second goal to essentially lock up the sweep. Colorado tipped a puck home to bring it within one, but could not get any closer. The Golden Knights have secured their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights swept the Avalanche to become the 2026 Western Conference Champion. Vegas will now prepare for the Stanley Cup Final beginning in early June. It’ll be the Golden Knights third trip to the Stanley Cup Final.(Recap by Jason) Analysis: There’s just something about closeout games that brings out the best in the Golden Knights. They were absolutely brilliant in Game 4, laying the wood on the Avs in every way possible. They got the early goal and it took a while to build on it and eventually slam the door shut on Colorado’s Presidents’ Trophy-winning season, but they finally did in the 3rd period. VGK were stupendous along the walls and in loose pucks and it left Colorado dazed and confused. The Golden Knights are the Western Conference Champions and they are heading to the Stanley Cup Final next week in Carolina or Montreal. (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 4 of the Western Conference Final series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena. Stanley Cup Final Previews! Ken’s Three VGK Stars *** Cole Smith ** Brayden McNabb * Mark Stone The Golden Knights are Western Conference Champions! — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 27, 2026 The Golden Knights did NOT touch the Campbell Bowl. 2018: Touch2023: No Touch2026: No Touch — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 27, 2026 And now for the real ceremony… Bring out the plushies!!! pic.twitter.com/lB7p0Z44uV — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 27, 2026 For the first time ever at T-Mobile Arena… Bring out the Campbell Bowl — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 27, 2026 This 3rd period has been an absolute masterclass by the Golden Knights defensively. COL can do nothing. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 27, 2026 VGK lead this game in: Goals: 1-0Shots on Goal: 20-14Shot Attempts: 40-33Scoring Chances: 27-11High-Danger Chances: 14-6Expected Goals: 2.83-1.07 First time they've truly dominated a game in this series… so far. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 27, 2026 The post GAME 4 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 COLORADO AVALANCHE 1 (VGK wins 4-0) appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

Recap: The Golden Knights were playing for a commanding 3-0 series lead of the Western Conference Finals with a victory in Game 3. The desperate Avalanche struck first early in the opening period. Minutes later Colorado took a 2-0 advantage. Vegas believed they had cut the deficit in half but Pavel Dorofeyev’s goal was waived off. Seconds later the Avalanche added a shorthanded score to make it 3-0. In his first game back since Game 1, Mark Stone cut into Colorado’s lead early on a 2nd period power play. Several shifts later William Karlsson scored his first goal of the postseason to get Vegas within one. Later in the frame Keegan Kolesar tied the game 3-3 with his first Goal of the playoffs. Close to the midway point of the final frame Tomas Hertl gave Vegas their first lead of the game. Brett Howden added the late empty net goal to seal the game. The Golden Knights take a 3-0 series lead by defeating the Avalanche 5-3. Vegas can advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a Game 4 win on Tuesday at 5 PM from T-Mobile Arena. (Recap by Jason) Analysis: A tale of two periods as the Avalanche were all over VGK to open the game. Everything the Golden Knights were doing well in the first two games went away for 20 minutes. Then, as the puck dropped in the 2nd, it completely shifted the other way. VGK started dominating possession, they won every loose puck, and completely dominated Colorado. It was going to come down to which team could carry it into the 3rd period and that unequivocally the Golden Knights. Tomas Hertl came up with a beautiful goal to break the tie and VGK are one win away from another trip to the Stanley Cup Final. (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 3 of the Western Conference Final series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena. The comeback Golden Knights have done it again, and now they’ve comeback from a lackluster postseason to the doorstep of the Cup Final Ken’s Three VGK Stars *** Mitch Marner ** William Karlsson * Tomas Hertl The Golden Knights did not win a single game this season when they trailed by 3 goals. The Colorado Avalanche did not lose a single game this season when they led by 2 goals. They won Game 3 by multiple goals. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 25, 2026 Tomas Hertl with an incredible inside out move to his backhand and VGK have scored 4 straight to turn this thing completely around. They have a 3rd period lead in a game they trailed by 3 after 20, and are 11:39 from a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Final! — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 25, 2026 What a frame from VGK. Was kinda looking forward to another 3rd period comeback against the team that never allows them though… — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 25, 2026 More great wall play from the Golden Knights. Marner comes out with one along the boards, fades back to the blue line before getting it on net and Karlsson clean up the rebound. The "Down by 3 VGK" have reappeared in the postseason. VGK are alive and well. 3-2 — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 25, 2026 The post GAME 3 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 5 COLORADO AVALANCHE 3 (VGK 3-0) appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

Recap: The Golden Knights were searching for a 2-0 series lead of the Western Conference Finals with a victory in Game 2. Colorado struck first with under five minutes left in the opening frame. After 20 minutes, the Avalanche held a 1-0 edge. Colorado committed two penalties on way play setting Vegas up with a four-minute power play, but the visitors committed their own infraction and failed to score. The middle frame was full of penalties from each team. However, neither could find the back of the net, and the score remained the same after two periods. Vegas had several chances in the first half of the third period but couldn’t tie the game. Later in the frame, Jack Eichel tied the score with his second goal of the playoffs. Minutes later Ivan Barbashev gave Vegas their first lead of the game. Barbashev nailed an empty-netter and defeated Colorado 3-1. The Golden Knights take a 2-0 series lead by defeating the Avalanche 3-1 in Colorado. Game 3 of the Western Conference finals is scheduled for Sunday at 5 PM PT from T-Mobile Arena. (Recap by Jason) Analysis: It was far from a pretty game from the Golden Knights’ perspective but they stuck with it like they have all season long. The Avalanche were a perfect 41-0-0 in the regular season and 4-0 when leading after the 2nd period. Jack Eichel came through with his biggest moment of the postseason and then continued wall work helped the Golden Knights take the lead a few minutes later. VGK have come into Ball Arena, against the Presidents’ Trophy winners, without their captain, and won both games by multiple goals. Absolutely incredible. (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 2 of the Western Conference Final series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Wall play, wall play, and more wall play. Ken’s Three VGK Stars *** Ivan Barbashev ** Jack Eichel * Carter Hart WALL PLAY! What did I tell you. VGK win on the walls three times in a row and it eventually gets to Barbashev who wires it past Wedgewood. VGK have completely flipped the script in Game 2. 2-1 VGK — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 23, 2026 Eichel from a wide angle! He's been really hesitant to shoot tonight, he wasn't there! 1-1 — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 23, 2026 VGK's PK has yet another opponent twisted in knots. Avs look lost on the man advantage. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 23, 2026 VGK are fortunate on that 4-on-4 that the Avs didn't have their shooting accuracy honed in. It was a barrage of danger and Hart didn't have to touch any of them. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 23, 2026 The post GAME 2 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 COLORADO AVALANCHE 1 (VGK 2-0) appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

Recap: The Golden Knights were trying to take the opening lead of the Western Conference Finals with a victory in Game 1. Each team traded chances throughout the first frame, but neither could find the back of the net. Both were awarded a power play but failed to convert their opportunities into any goals. After 20 minutes, the game was locked in a scoreless tie. Past the midway point of the 2nd period Dylan Coghlan snapped the scoreless tie with his first goal of the postseason. Minutes later postseason goal leader Pavel Dorofeyev added to his total by scoring his 10th on the power play. Early in the final frame Vegas took a 3-0 advantage. Colorado fought back and got within one. With under a minute Nic Dowd finished off the game with an empty net goal. The Golden Knights take a 1-0 series lead by defeating the Avalanche 4-2 in Colorado. Game 2 of the Western Conference finals is scheduled for Friday at 5 PM. (Recap by Jason) Analysis: What an opening game for the Golden Knights. They successfully turned the game into a low-event style and limited the Avs chances off the rush. Then, when they had a couple of looks, they were able to capitalize in the 2nd period. Frustrating Colorado is so important for VGK in this series and they were able to do it as each period wore on. Carter Hart had a really strong game, especially with his glove that erased a lot of the best looks from Colorado. That being said, VGK were also excellent at keeping those chances to the outside and winning on second chances in front of him. The Avs had a push once the game got to 3-0, and Vegas are going to have to be ready for even more of it in Game 2, but for tonight tremendous game all around for the Golden Knights who are now full of belief that they can not only keep up with this team, but take them down. (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 1 of the Western Conference Final series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. VGK won the matchup battle on the road in Game 1 Ken’s Three VGK Stars *** Brett Howden ** Dylan Coghlan * Carter Hart Long range shot for the empty net, it's off net, and Nic Dowd wins the race to it and seals Game 1. The Golden Knights have come into Ball Arena and ripped away home-ice advantage. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 21, 2026 Carter Hart's glove is absolutely locked in. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 21, 2026 A little more Mitch Marner magic and Pavel Dorofeyev slots it home. Great entry then Marner cut through two guys before laying it back off. A PP goal off the rush for VGK and they have quickly taken a 2 goal lead in Game 1. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 21, 2026 This is Dylan Coghlan's first NHL goal since Dec. 17, 2021. https://t.co/8RXl3Zblk2 — Danny Webster (@DannyWebster21) May 21, 2026 Already liking VGK's structure through the middle. Avs are not getting into the zone cleanly very often and they are trying to force their way through. Good things will happen if VGK can keep it that way. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 21, 2026 The post GAME 1 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4 COLORADO AVALANCHE 2 (VGK 1-0) appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

VGK are in the Western Conference Final for the 5th time in nine seasons and they have a monster of an opponent. We break down the series as well as dig into the two off-ice stories the Golden Knights are dealing with at the moment. Hosted by Ken Boehlke and Jason Pothier. Dot Vegas Domains is the presenting sponsor of the SinBin.vegas Podcast. Make your website stand out among the rest with the best domain on the Internet, .Vegas! This is the real moment Power play may be the way Matchup breakdowns Predictions! Tortorella fined, 2nd round pick docked VGK denying Cassidy chance to interview And much more… http://sinbin.vegas/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SinBin051826.mp3 We are on iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. Subscribe now! The post SinBin.vegas Podcast #354: Western Conference Final vs COL appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

The Golden Knights are onto the Western Conference Final where they face the big bad Colorado Avalanche. Our Q&A guest for this round is Nathan Rudolph, better known as Rudo, from TheDNVR.com. http://sinbin.vegas/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/QA-DNVR-051826.mp3 We are on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Subscribe now! The post Q&A w/ Nathan Rudolph Of DNVR: Western Conference Final vs Colorado Avalanche appeared first on SinBin.vegas.

(Photo Credit: @SleeperNHL on X/Twitter) The NHL has announced that the Golden Knights will forfeit a 2nd Round pick in the 2026 Draft as a result of “flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations.” John Tortorella has also been fined $100,000. Following the Golden Knights’ 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center to clinch a place in the Western Conference Final, John Tortorella declined to attend the required postgame press conference. In addition, the Vegas locker room was not opened to the media as it typically is following games. One player, Shea Theodore, was brought into an auxiliary dressing room to answer questions and his press conference was cut short by the public relations staff in less than three minutes. Mitch Marner and Brett Howden fielded questions at the podium, as is standard after a playoff win, but quickly made it clear they were in a hurry, with Marner even outwardly joking about it before even sitting down. The Golden Knights insisted the team bus had to leave so they could make their flight. The NHL added that “the imposition of these penalties comes after previous warnings were issued to the Club regarding their compliance with the Media Regulations and other associated policies.” Vegas has the right to appeal, which will take place in person next week in New York. The post GOLDEN KNIGHTS DOCKED 2ND ROUND PICK AND TORTORELLA FINED $100,000 AFTER SKIPPING PRESS CONFERENCE appeared first on SinBin.vegas.