Vegas Golden Knights center Nic Dowd (left) puts a shot on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood in the first period during game 2 of the third round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver on Fri May 22, 2026 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoff podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 How did the Golden Knights manage to rally in the third period after trailing 1-0 for most of the game?

#2 What impact did the absences of Cale Makar and Mark Stone have on Game 2?

#3 Which player had the biggest influence on Vegas’ 3-1 victory at Ball Arena?

#4 Why has Colorado struggled to convert its scoring chances despite outshooting Vegas in the series?

#5 With the series shifting to Las Vegas and the Golden Knights leading 2-0, what adjustments must the Avalanche make to stay alive in the Western Conference Final?

Mary Lisa does the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com