Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction, Winner, NHL Game 3 Picks – 5/24/26

Game 3 of the Colorado Avalanche vs. the Vegas Golden Knights series in the Western Conference Final is set for puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 24, with the Avalanche favored to win and returning a 1.66x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they come out on top.

The Golden Knights were able to take both games against the Avalanche in Colorado to begin the Western Conference Final. Will the Avs find a way to get back on track with the series moving to Las Vegas?

Below, we'll break down our Avalanche vs. Golden Knights prediction and picks for Sunday’s NHL Game 3, including the puck line, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction, Winner, Over/Under for Game 3 – Sunday, May 24

The Avalanche have been a dominant force throughout the opening two rounds of the NHL postseason, holding an 8-1 mark entering the Western Conference Final. Colorado swept the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round and followed it up with a gentleman’s sweep against the Minnesota Wild.

Meanwhile, the Golden Knights were tested a bit more across the first two rounds. Vegas defeated both the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks in six games apiece.

The Golden Knights have outscored the Avalanche 7-3 in Games 1 and 2. Most recently, Vegas came away with a 3-1 win in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Avalanche LW Ross Colton opened the scoring in the first period, but the Golden Knights scored 3 unanswered goals to come away with the victory. LW Ivan Barbashev registered 2 goals and an assist to pace the Golden Knights’ offensive attack.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Winner Payout, Over/Under for Game 3 – Sunday, May 24

The Avalanche enter Sunday’s Game 3 as road favorites against the Golden Knights, returning a 1.66x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Here are the full payouts for the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights game on PrizePicks.

• Puck Line: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (2.63x payout)
• Over/Under: 5.5 (1.69x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Avalanche 1.66x | Golden Knights 2.12x

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Timeline

Here is the full Avalanche vs. Golden Knights timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.

All-Time: Tied, 20-20

Regular Season: Avalanche, 2-1

Series: Golden Knights, 2-0

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Western Conference Final Timeline, Schedule

• Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Avalanche 2
• Game 2: Golden Knights 3, Avalanche 1
• Game 3: Sunday, May 24, 8:00 p.m. ET in Las Vegas
• Game 4: Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 p.m. ET in Las Vegas
• Games 5-7 if necessary

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction on Winner for NHL Playoffs, Game 3 – 5/26/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Avalanche vs. Golden Knights prediction on the Game 3 winner for Sunday, May 24.

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• The Avalanche are 4-3 against the Golden Knights in their last seven matchups but have won both matchups in Vegas during that span.
• Colorado has scored the second-most goals per game (3.64) throughout the postseason.
• The Avalanche have outshot the Golden Knights 68-53 through the opening two games of the Western Conference Final.
• Avalanche G Scott Wedgewood led the NHL in goals-against-average (2.02) and save percentage (.921) during the regular season.
• Colorado has converted 24.1% of its power-play opportunities, which ranks fifth among playoff teams.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 5/26/26

Here are the top Avalanche vs. Golden Knights picks to target in Game 3 on PrizePicks for Sunday, May 24. Today’s NHL picks for PrizePicks include Nathan MacKinnon and Carter Hart.

Avalanche C Nathan MacKinnon vs. Golden Knights: 3.5 Shots on Goal

• MacKinnon has registered at least 4 shots on goal in five of his last eight games.
• According to NHL Edge Stats, MacKinnon has tallied 40 shots on goal this postseason, ranking in the 97th percentile.
• The Avalanche center has recorded at least a point in seven of his last eight contests.
• MacKinnon has racked up 14 mid-range shots throughout the 2026 NHL Playoffs (99th percentile).

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Golden Knights G Carter Hart vs. Avalanche: 28.5 Goalie Saves

• Hart has recorded at least 29 saves in five of his last six games, including in Games 1 and 2 vs. the Avalanche.
• The Golden Knights’ netminder has averaged 27.6 saves throughout the 2026 NHL Playoffs.
• According to MoneyPuck, Hart has recorded a .964 save percentage when facing unblocked shots in the 2026 postseason, sixth fifth among NHL goaltenders.
• Hart has averaged 32.3 saves in four matchups against the Avalanche this season.

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The Golden Knights completely stole home ice with wins in the opening two games of the Western Conference Final. However, the veteran Avalanche may have the makings of a team that could come away with a bounce-back performance in Game 3.

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