NHL Sets Western Conference Final Schedule for Avalanche vs. Golden Knights
The NHL has released the full schedule for the 2026 Western Conference Final between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights.
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By 9NEWS Denver on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 15, 2026 at 2:18 AM EDT
15 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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The NHL announced the 2026 Western Conference Final schedule featuring the Colorado Avalanche against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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The league released game dates, times, and broadcast details for the full potential series.
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Both the Eastern and Western Conference Final schedules were announced simultaneously by the NHL.
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The series is part of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals round.
How outlets are covering it
1 day ago
NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Final Schedule: Dates, Times, TV
“Provides a comprehensive overview of dates, game times, and television information for both conference finals.”
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Schedule for Colorado Avalanche's Western Conference Final games
“Focuses specifically on the Avalanche's game-by-game schedule for the series.”
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When do NHL conference finals start? Eastern, Western scenarios
“Reports the league's official schedule announcement with emphasis on the Las Vegas perspective.”
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NHL announces schedule for Western Conference Final
“Covers the schedule release with attention to Avalanche-specific details for a Colorado audience.”
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Schedule: Avalanche to face Golden Knights in Western Conference Final
“Frames the matchup from a Denver-market perspective, confirming the series pairing and schedule.”
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NHL releases Avalanche schedule for Western Conference Final
“Provides a Canada-focused national overview of both conference final schedules.”
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Here are the dates, game times for Colorado vs. Vegas
“Presents the official league source detailing schedule scenarios for both conference finals.”
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When do Avalanche play in Western Conference Final? Schedule update - The Coloradoan
“Covers both conference finals schedules with a hockey-specific audience in focus.”
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NHL announces schedule for Conference Finals
“Sportsnet summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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NHL announces schedule for Conference Finals
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Avalanche Western Conference Finals schedule
“The Denver Post summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Conference Final schedule scenarios announced
“NHL.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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NHL releases schedule for conference finals
“The Score summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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NHL releases dates for 2025-26 Stanley Cup Conference Finals
“Daily Faceoff summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Avalanche's Western Conference Final Schedule Released
“Colorado Hockey Now summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
15 sources write about this
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Schedule: Avalanche to face Golden Knights in Western Conference Final
May 15, 12:41 AM
When do Avalanche play in Western Conference Final? Schedule update - The Coloradoan
May 15, 1:13 AM
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