Recap: The Golden Knights took on the Colorado Avalanche in a Nevada Day afternoon matchup of two of the best teams in the NHL.

On the first shift of the game, Martin Necas scored a goal on Colorado’s first shot. The Golden Knights had a number of good looks to respond but couldn’t find a game-tying goal in the opening frame.

VGK had a bundle of power plays in the 2nd period but the only goal that came from one was by the Avalanche right as one ended. Brock Nelson got a breakaway and beat Carl Lindbom to make it 2-0.

Vegas got a couple more power plays that led to a 4-on-3 in which Tomas Hertl jammed a puck home to cut the lead in half. But, Brent Burns fired one from the slot that restored the two-goal lead for Colorado. A lucky hop on an own goal by Burns got Vegas back within one but the empty netter finished it off.

On the state holiday, the Golden Knights fall 4-2 to Colorado and drop to 6-2-3 on the season. Next up, Vegas will continue the homestand against the Detroit Red Wings. Puck drop on Tuesday is scheduled for 7 PM. (Recap by Ken)

Analysis: The Avs scored on the very first shift of the game and while VGK looked like they were poised to answer quickly it didn’t come. Vegas had a ton of power play looks and finally scored one on a 4-on-3, but special teams was a massive problem in this one. Cassidy is looking for the answers at 5-on-4, but can’t seem to find them. Carl Lindbon’s surprise start went well despite taking the loss. (Analysis by Ken)

Upcoming stories from the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena.

• Power play outage sans Stone

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

*** Mitch Marner

** Tomas Hertl

* Carl Lindbom

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