# Avalanche and Golden Knights Ready to Square Off in the Western Conference Finals

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Podcast: [Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533)
Published: 2026-05-18T04:00:00+00:00
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Colorado Avalanche gear up to battle the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals, with Nathan MacKinnon and Mitch Marner headlining the spotlight. Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down why Vegas’ villain persona makes this matchup one of the most anticipated of the Stanley Cup Playoffs—will Colorado be the hero every hockey fan is secretly rooting for? The episode digs into Vegas’ controversial media blackout, John Tortorella’s hefty fine, and the Knights’ no-loyalty approach to player management. Key talking points include the Avalanche’s speed and depth advantage, Carter Hart’s goaltending against high-powered Colorado offense, and the impact of special teams from both clubs. The hosts also debate early Conn Smythe favorites, spotlighting MacKinnon and the surging Marty Nečas, while weighing the quiet yet vital leadership of Gabriel Landeskog. Don’t miss this comprehensive preview of Avalanche vs. Golden Knights—with playoff implications and heated rivalries at stake.

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