- The Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, two top-ranked teams in the NHL playoffs, are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup.
- The Avalanche are currently ranked 1st in their playoff zone and have qualified for the playoffs, while the Golden Knights are ranked 6th.
- The Avalanche have shown some inconsistent form recently, winning 3 out of their last 5 games, while the Golden Knights are in excellent shape, winning 4 out of their last 5 games.
- The Avalanche may face some physical challenges compared to the Golden Knights, as they have played more matches in recent days, but they are still expected to hold a modest advantage in this match.