Then the Knights took over, winning puck battles all over the ice and getting goals from Max Pacioretty and Marchessault (power play) to take a commanding 3-1 lead.

The teams traded goals and it was 1-1 after 20 minutes. Vegas still controlled the tempo but the Avs had more jump and tenacity than in the previous two games. The Avalanche had a relatively decent first period - better than its previous six when it was outshot a combined 84-45. I fully expect our guys to take another step in this series in (Tuesday’s) home game and our big line will have to be a big part of that,” Bednar said. ”įrom the beginning of Game 2 through the second period in Game 4, it’s been a Mile High nightmare since the Avs won Game 1 with a 7-1 rout during which the MacKinnon line had five goals. “It’s tight-checking, especially for those guys because they’re not just dealing with one line. “I think they’re frustrated, for sure,” Bednar said. Rantanen and MacKinnon combined for five.

Landeskog failed to produce a shot for the second straight game.

The Avs, who were swept in Las Vegas after sweeping the first two games at home, again got little from their top players - particularly the top line of center Nathan MacKinnon, Gabe Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen. He added: “At least we entered the fight tonight and got in it. We still lost our fair share of the battles, that’s for sure.” “They made some plays and got some chances but I think our work ethic was fine. We gave up some chances off the rush when they were beating us up the ice.

“I didn’t have a problem with our intent and the purpose to our game and the way we competed,” said Avalanche coach Jared Bednar, who complained of his club’s compete level after Game 3. Game 7: Golden Knights at Avalanche, TBD Saturday, if nec.Game 6: Avalanche at Golden Knights, TBD, Thursday.Game 5: Golden Knights at Avalanche, 7 p.m.Preview: Who has the edge, five things to watch and predictions.The Knights outshot the Avs 35-18 for the game and now 119-63 over the last three. Vegas rides giant wave to defeat Avalanche in Game 4 and tie series 2-2 – The Denver Post

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