@FlameRaptorRaven's rating of Avalanche vs Golden Knights

@FlameRaptorRaven rated the Avalanche vs Golden Knights game 8.0 out of 10 in NHL on May 25, 2026. Final score: Avalanche 3 – Golden Knights 5. Conf. Finals. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“2 things can be true. I both underestimated the Golden Knights and overestimated the Avalanche. Cale Makar made his grand return and you could tell Colorado was galvanized by his presence. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the 1st period and finally looked like the team many people were expecting them to be. Even with that lead, I pointed out in chat how they couldn’t afford to be complacent and how game 2 should be a reminder of that fact. Unfortunately, I have to assume Avs head coach Jared Bednar didn’t feel that way and it cost the Avs. Mark Stone, who also made his return to action, scored right away in the 2nd period and violently shifted momentum back in their favour. That shift became more poignant when Nathan MacKinnon went down with an injury while Vegas was only down a goal. Vegas scored shortly after and the Avs got shutdown the rest of the way. Ignoring the assaulter between the pipes, Vegas earned this dub with an incredible comeback. I’m happy for Rasmus Andersson.”

Rating published on May 25, 2026 by @FlameRaptorRaven.