Golden Knights have chance to clinch playoff berth against Avalanche
Vegas Golden Knights F Brandon Saad (20) skates the puck past two Colorado Avalanche skaters during an NHL game on Friday October 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has taken longer than anticipated for the Vegas Golden Knights to reach this point, but better late than never. On Saturday, for the first time this season, the Golden Knights look to clinch a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in their final road game of the regular season against the Colorado Avalanche.
Venue : Ball Arena, Denver, CO Date : Saturday, April 11 Time : 5:00 pm PST How To Watch : ESPN+, SCRIPPS Radio : 1340 AM, 94. 7 FM There are multiple ways for the Golden Knights to make their way into the playoffs tonight, with the most obvious path being a straight victory in Colorado. Otherwise, it is relying on the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets (the latter of whom is up next back in Vegas on Monday) to falter.
Having destiny in their own hands is a nice touch, but the Golden Knights would likely prefer to handle their own business and keep potential home-ice advantage for as long as they can. Here is how the Golden Knights can guarantee their season continues past next week against the Avalanche (who will be wearing the Quebec Nordiques throwback jersey. Nice touch.
) Help me, help you While the Golden Knights are fighting for their playoff spot, the Avalanche have total clarity over where they land in the Western Conference. Due to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Colorado has officially sealed up the President’s Trophy for the most points this season. This gives them the freedom to rest players who are dealing with injury like defenseman Cale Makar, while the players on the ice can stay on cruise control in order to stay healthy for games that matter.
If the Avalanche decide to take their foot off the gas, the Golden Knights will thank them for holding the door to the postseason open. On the warpath Since the calendar flipped to March, the Avalanche have been on a tear through the rest of the NHL. The offense, lead by Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas, has been on a different level, including a power play that has ranked sixth in the NHL since March 1 with a 27.