Avalanche vs. Golden Knights: Time, TV, how to watch Game 2 of West finals

The Colorado Avalanche will be without star defenseman Cale Makar again as they try to even up their NHL playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. TheGolden Knights won Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, which Makar also missed because of an upper-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar confirmed the defenseman will be out, but didn't answer whether defenseman Nick Blankenburg would get in the lineup instead of Jack Ahcan, who played in Game 1. "I'm not going to give you any other lineup decisions," he told reporters on Friday, May 22. "I'll give (number) 8's out, that's it." USA TODAY will provide live updates on Game 2 of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Western Conference finals. Here's what to know: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 2: How to watch, stream