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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
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Avalanche
Colorado
1
vs
COL 62%38% VGK
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueBall Arena
Denver, CO

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Golden Knights (away)
Avalanche (home)
38%
Win probability
62%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Golden Knights defeated the Avalanche 3-1.

Our model predicted the Avalanche would win with 62% confidence, but the Golden Knights pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Avalanche and was a notable factor: Avalanche are 0-0 at home this season
  • Recent Form favored the Avalanche and was a contributing factor: Avalanche (42-10) in better form than Golden Knights (29-20)
  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Avalanche and was a contributing factor: Avalanche defense (2.4 Opp PPG) better than Golden Knights (3.1 Opp PPG)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Golden Knights won 1-3

Golden Knights won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Avalanche at 62%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

VGK
COL
Home Field Advantage
Recent Form
Defensive Efficiency
Offensive Efficiency
Favours VGK|Favours COL

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 5/22/2026, 8:50:01 AM

Key Players

Golden Knights

Carter HartG
Adin HillG
Akira SchmidG
Carl LindbomG
Nic DowdC

Avalanche

Scott WedgewoodG
Isak PoschG
Mackenzie BlackwoodG
Ross ColtonC
Jack DruryC

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Avalanche has a 62% win probability, while Golden Knights has a 38% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO.

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