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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game 2 prediction: NHL picks, best bets, odds for Friday night

Nypost · · 469 words · By Sean Treppedi
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The score isn’t always indicative of the game, and the Golden Knights-Avalanche series opener was a testament to that.

Claims checked 12
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Topics 4

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What happened

The score isn’t always indicative of the game, and the Golden Knights-Avalanche series opener was a testament to that.

Why it matters

After seven days’ rest, Colorado fell 4-2 despite outshooting Vegas by a 38-28 margin and owning the 5-on-5 play, projecting a 59.3 percent Corsi rate (overall puck possession) and a 63.6 percent expected goals share.

Common ground

They struck on one of three power plays and led the turnover margin by 10.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/betting/golden-knights-vs-avalanche-game-2-predict…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “they were missing Cale Makar”
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The search results are for a musician named JJ Cale, not the hockey player Cale Makar.
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web search NEUTRAL — John Weldon " JJ " Cale[1] (December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Though he avoided the limelight, [2] his influence as a musical artist has been acknowl…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJ_Cale
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 16, 2022 · Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=do20T5ke51E
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web search NEUTRAL — BIOGRAPHY The legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist, JJ Cale passed away on July 26, 2013 but the legacy he left behind is a treasured one for fans that has and no doubt will continue to inspire …
https://www.jjcale.com/biography
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Claim 2: “They struck on one of three power plays”
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The evidence provided discusses power plays in different games (Game 3, Game 4, or general series trends) but does not confirm the specific 'one of three' stat for the game in question.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 ... The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from a sweep of the ... Game 4 after Colorado grabbed a 3-0 first-round series lead on April 23.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAsnqU-cxmM
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 27, 2024 ... Colorado scores twice on 5 opportunities to take lead on Jets in Western 1st Round.
https://www.nhl.com/news/avalanche-power-play-comes-alive-in…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 26, 2026 ... Nathan Mackinnon scores the power play goal for Colorado's first of the series and first goal of the game ... This video cannot be played.
https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/1swjy39/nathan_mack…
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Claim 3: “Nichushkin continues to produce at a near point-per-game playoff pace”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 4: “projecting a 59.3 percent Corsi rate (overall puck possession) and a 63.6 percent expected goals share”
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The provided web results for this claim are irrelevant, discussing Colorado geography and tourism rather than hockey statistics.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1.3Twentieth and twenty-first centuries. 2Geography. Toggle Geography subsection. 2.1Plains. 2.2Front Range.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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web search NEUTRAL — From towering mountains and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage, every part of Colorado offers a unique blend of experiences. Explore the cities below to enjoy the state's diverse activities, fla…
https://www.colorado.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · A local recommends the best places to visit in Colorado, from quirky small towns and stunning national parks to hot springs and Rocky Mountain stops.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-visit-in-col…
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Claim 5: “led the turnover margin by 10”
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The search results for turnover margin refer to college football and other unrelated teams, not the Colorado Avalanche game.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 24, 2026 ... Clemson had won 10 games and an ACC title the previous season, while Baylor had leaped from 3-9 to 8-5. The Tigers were ranked in the ...
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48288665/co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 29, 2025 ... Colorado has been unproductive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 25th-worst in total offense (328.9 total yards per game) and ...
https://www.foxsports.com/articles/college-football/how-to-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 13, 2025 ... ... game for us." The Pack enters this week's action sitting 12th in Division II in turnover margin (+10), is third in Division II in turnovers ...
https://gothunderwolves.com/news/2025/11/13/football-no-5-th…
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Claim 6: “Dylan Coghlan beat him clean in the five-hole while Brett Howden buried a sloppy rebound in front”
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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.
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Claim 7: “The market’s highest price on the Avs is -192 to win Game 2”
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The provided evidence discusses general team info or a different game against the Minnesota Wild, but does not mention betting odds for Game 2.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Avalanche
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web search NEUTRAL — Avalanche Falls 5-1 to Wild in Game Three. MacKinnon Scores for Colorado.Advertise With Us. ColoradoAvalanche.com is the official Web site of the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado Avalanche and ColoradoAva…
https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/
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web search NEUTRAL — After a (excuse the pun) wild game one, resulting in a 9-6 Colorado win, the Avalanche take on the Minnesota Wild for the rematch in game two tonight in what hopes to become a commanding lead in this …
https://www.milehighhockey.com/colorado-avalanche-game-cover…
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Claim 8: “Tortorella’s heralded shot-blocking clinic absorbed 22 Avalanche shots”
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One source mentions Vegas blocked 23 shots (close to 22), but there is no second independent source confirming the specific number of 22 blocked shots.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Golden Knights compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Pacific Division in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegas_Golden_Knights
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web search NEUTRAL — DENVER -- Carter Hart made 36 saves, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final at Ball Arena on Wednesday. “It's huge.
https://www.nhl.com/news/vegas-golden-knights-colorado-avala…
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web search NEUTRAL — Extended highlights of the Vegas Golden Knights at the Colorado Avalanche.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9-qdtH0gsU
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Claim 9: “He’s proven he can do that with a .980 percent low-danger shot save percentage and having broken positive ground in goals saved above expected at 1.5”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.
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Claim 10: “the Avalanche peppered Vegas goalie Carter Hart with 18 of them to the Knights’ seven”
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While sources mention Carter Hart's performance and general high-danger chance rankings, none provide the specific count of 18 for Colorado and 7 for Vegas.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... They are Top 10 in shot attempts, shots on goal, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger chances against, which adds up to the #1 rank ...
https://sinbin.vegas/tale-of-the-tape-how-the-golden-knights…
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago ... Carter Hart has a strong series against the Colorado Avalanche · Goalie · Goals Saved Above Expected · Save Percentage On Unblocked Shots · High ...
https://vegashockeyknight.com/three-keys-to-the-vegas-golden…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 12, 2026 ... *NOTES* Avs are 7-1 this postseason. Swept LA R1. Only loss so far was Game 3 vs Minnesota. Colorado has scored 21 goals in 4 games. Offense is ...
https://www.facebook.com/61556468164839/posts/️-avs-3-1-wild…
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Claim 11: “Colorado fell 4-2 despite outshooting Vegas by a 38-28 margin”
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Two independent web sources confirm the final score was 4-2 in favor of Vegas and that Colorado outshot Vegas 38-28.
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 hours ago ... Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights in a SO, 2-1. Gabriel Landeskog scored the shootout winner. The Avs are now 6-2 in their last 8 ...
https://www.facebook.com/SpittinChiclets/posts/the-golden-kn…
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web search NEUTRAL — 20 hours ago ... Colorado outshot Vegas 38-28, but the Golden Knights blocked 23 shots to the Avs' 11, and the Avs couldn't crack Hart until it was too little, ...
https://www.timescall.com/2026/05/21/golden-knights-vs-avala…
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web search NEUTRAL — 17 hours ago ... VGK STRIKES FIRST: 4-2 OVER COLORADO _NHL Game Summary. Vegas Golden Knights hold off Avalanche surge. 1-0 series lead.
https://www.facebook.com/61556468164839/posts/-vgk-strikes-f…
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Claim 12: “the Nazem Kadri–Valeri Nichushkin–Ross Colton line was the most effective on the ice”
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