Vegas’ Sweep of Colorado Ranks Among the NHL’s Wildest Shockers

The Golden Knights just turned a heavyweight matchup into a full-blown public embarrassment for Colorado, and that alone puts this result in some uncomfortable company. Any time a team with this much pedigree gets sent packing without taking a game, the league starts reaching for the old “where were you when” file. This one hits harder because the Avalanche were supposed to be built for moments like this, while Vegas looked like a club that knew exactly which pressure points to squeeze.