So it's time for the final matches of the second round of the NHL playoffs, several bright matches have already passed, but the most interesting is still to come. So we are waiting for the confrontation of the Western division, "Colorado" will go to visit "Vegas". The fifth game in the series will take place on June 11 at 04:00 Moscow time. Our portal has prepared a forecast for this confrontation for you.
Vegas Golden Knights»
Excellent attacking hockey shows in every game "Vegas", creating a strong pressure on the opponent's goal, although it does not always bring the result. After a solid start in the series with "Minnesota" in the middle, "Vegas" began to fail, which led to the fact that the teams played as many as 7 matches. At the start of the series with "Colorado", the team also failed, but at home it was able to gather and won twice, after which it also snatched "Victoria" in the hardest away game following the results of overtime.
"Colorado Avalanche»
This season is extremely powerful for the players of "Colorado" and deservedly finished the championship at the top of the standings not only of their division, but also of the entire championship. The Avalanche's margin of safety is extremely large, which was clearly seen in the end of the championship, where Colorado issued a long streak without defeats, confirming the status of one of the main favorites for the Stanley Cup and in the playoffs. After a solid pass in the first round, St. Louis showed Colorado strong hockey in the first game against Vegas and beat the Knights at home twice in a row. However, after that, three matches can not do anything with the opponent "Avalanche", being on the verge of relegation.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Colorado-French (upper body injury), Calvert (lower body injury), Johnson (upper body injury).
Vegas-Nosek (injury unknown), Krebs (broken jaw).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with the victory of "Vegas" with the score 2: 3.
- Vegas has a good streak of three consecutive wins.
- In their last five games, Colorado has won just twice.
Forecast
In this confrontation, it is difficult to single out a clear favorite. "Colorado" shows good hockey this season and always looks confident. The Knights are clearly on the move now and are a step away from passing, but it will be hard for them to cope with the opponent. Still, the knights must win on their own court.