Reasons Avalanche can do unthinkable and erase 3-0 deficit vs. Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche face a 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, and Game 4 represents their first real chance to respond. DraftKings Sportsbook currently lists Colorado as a slight favorite to win, underscoring the sense that momentum can shift with a standout performance. Three factors could fuel a dramatic rally: a return to form from star defenseman Cale Makar, whose knee issue has limited him but who remains a difference-maker; a stabilized defensive effort after recent breakdowns that allowed Vegas to mount a comeback; and Nathan MacKinnon’s potential to deliver a higher-impact performance if he can play through his knee issue.