Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Goal Scorers, Highlights and Recap from NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1

The Vegas Golden Knights have the early edge in the Western Conference Finals.

Vegas downed the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on the road to take the first game of the series against the NHL's top team.

Dylan Coghlan got things started for the Golden Knights, scoring in the second period off an assist from Brandon Saad and Colton Sissons.

Just two minutes later, Pavel Dorofeyev scored to make it a 2-0 lead for Vegas. Mitch Marner and Tomas Hertl delivered the assist.

The Golden Knights continued to pile on in the third, with Brett Howden scoring early in the period off the feed from Ben Hutton.

Colorado finally managed to get on the board and make it a 3-1 game when Valeri Nichushkin scored with just over 14 minutes to play.

The Avalanche then put more pressure on Vegas with a goal from Gabriel Landeskog.

Colorado was unable to get the equalizer as Vegas scored a late insurance goal in the final minute from Nic Dowd.

The story of the night for Colorado will be missed opportunities, as it had a handful of chances to score early on in Wednesday's contest. The Avalanche will hope to get star Cale Makar back on the ice by Friday to help their offense.

But Vegas goalie Carter Hart put together a strong game in goal, recording a handful of clutch saves.

It's still anyone's series after the first game, but getting a win on the road to take a 1-0 lead gives the Golden Knights the momentum heading into Game 2.