Avalanche vs. Golden Knights prediction: Colorado favored to win Game 4 [2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs]

The Vegas Golden Knights will square off with the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the 2026 NHL Eastern Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Avalanche a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Golden Knights Game 4 matchup.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Avalanche vs. Golden Knights matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Avs vs. Golden Knights prediction: Who will win Game 4?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Avalanche and Golden Knights, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 51% chance of beating the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 2 odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Avalanche	Golden Knights
Puck Line	-1.5 (+200)	+1.5 (-250)
Moneyline	-110	-108
Total	o6.5 (+112)	u6.5 (-130)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights picks and best bet for Game 4

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Golden Knights +1.5	-250
Moneyline	Avalanche	-110
Total	Under 6.5	-130

According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights player props

Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Golden Knights?

According to our model, Pavel Dorofeyev is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Golden Knights.

Our projections give Dorofeyev a 34.3% chance of scoring a goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the star is a 6.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	30.7%
Gabriel Landeskog	29.2%
Martin Necas	26.4%
Valeri Nichushkin	24.6%
Cale Makar	22.5%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Pavel Dorofeyev	34.3%
Jack Eichel	27.3%
Tomas Hertl	27.0%
Mitch Marner	26.7%
Ivan Barbashev	23.7%

First goal scorer predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	6.5%
Gabriel Landeskog	6.3%
Martin Necas	5.0%
Valeri Nichushkin	4.4%
Brock Nelson	4.3%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Pavel Dorofeyev	6.3%
Jack Eichel	5.3%
Tomas Hertl	5.1%
Mitch Marner	4.6%
Ivan Barbashev	4.5%

Avs vs. Golden Knights Game 4 updates and essential details

Tuesday's Game 4 between the Golden Knights and Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

The winner of the NHL Eastern Conference Final will progress to the Stanley Cup Final. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Avalanche and Golden Knights is at Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.

Conclusion

We predict the Avalanche, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.

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