Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions
2026-05-24 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 5 - 3 Colorado Avalanche
🚨 Upset Win (64% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VGK: 36.0%
COL: 64.0%
Expected Goals
VGK: 2.78
COL: 3.35
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 46%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 46% • VGK at home vs COL: 5-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | VGK 2 - 1 COL | VGK | COL |
| 2026-05-24 | VGK 5 - 3 COL | VGK | COL |
| 2026-05-22 | COL 1 - 3 VGK | VGK | COL |
| 2026-05-20 | COL 2 - 4 VGK | VGK | COL |
| 2026-04-11 | COL 2 - 3 VGK | VGK | COL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VGK | 12 | 1 | 1.27 |
| 1 | COL | 19 | 2 | 1.82 |
| 2 | VGK | 14 | 2 | 1.76 |
| 2 | COL | 20 | 2 | 1.24 |
| 3 | VGK | 10 | 2 | 1.32 |
| 3 | COL | 10 | 0 | 0.56 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 64.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 5 - 3 Colorado Avalanche
Expected: 2.8 - 3.3
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