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After a couple of impressive road wins, the Golden Knights will look to extend their lead when they hit the ice for Game 3 against the Avalanche.
Vegas stunned Colorado in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, outscoring the Avalanche, 7-3, inside of Ball Arena. In the Game 2 victory, the Golden Knights scored three unanswered goals in the third period.
Colorado was the best team in the NHL during the regular season, but the Avalanche suddenly find themselves on shaky ground. Can Nathan MacKinnon lead his team to a much-needed win?
Here is everything you need to know about Avalanche vs. Golden Knights, including TV and streaming options for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
How to watch Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 3: TV channel, live stream
Game 3 between the Avalanche and Golden Knights will air live on ESPN. The game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV, the ESPN app and fubo.
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Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 3 start time
- Date: Sunday, May 24
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 3 between the Avalanche and Golden Knights is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 24. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Avalanche vs. Golden Knights schedule: Vegas leads 2-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 20 | Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Avalanche 2 | — | — |
| May 22 | Game 2: Golden Knights 3, Avalanche 1 | — | — |
| May 24 | Game 3: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| May 26 | Game 4: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights | 9 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| May 28 | Game 5*: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| May 30 | Game 6*: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| June 1 | Game 7*: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs scores, results 2026
Second round
Avalanche 4, Wild 1
- Game 1: Avalanche 9, Wild 6
- Game 2: Avalanche 5, Wild 2
- Game 3: Wild 5, Avalanche 1
- Game 4: Avalanche 5, Wild 2
- Game 5: Avalanche 4, Wild 3 (OT)
Golden Knights 4, Ducks 2
- Game 1: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1
- Game 2: Ducks 3, Golden Knights 1
- Game 3: Golden Knights 6, Ducks 2
- Game 4: Ducks 4, Golden Knights 3
- Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 2 (OT)
- Game 6: Golden Knights 5, Ducks 1
First round
Avalanche 4, Kings 0
- Game 1: Avalanche 2, Kings 1
- Game 2: Avalanche 2, Kings 1 (OT)
- Game 3: Avalanche 4, Kings 2
- Game 4: Avalanche 5, Kings 1
Golden Knights 4, Mammoth 2
- Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Mammoth 2
- Game 2: Mammoth 3, Golden Knights 2
- Game 3: Mammoth 4, Golden Knights 2
- Game 4: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (OT)
- Game 5: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (2OT)
- Game 6: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 1