UNDATED (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights look like a different team since dropping the first two games of their Stanley Cup second-round series by a combined 10-3 margin.
The Golden Knights have knotted the series at two games apiece by drubbing the Avalanche, 5-1.
Jonathan Marchessault sparked the offense with his fourth career hat trick two days after his tying goal late in the third period of Game 3.
Max Pacioretty and Patrick Brown also scored, while Marc-Andre Fleury turned back 17 shots.
Brandon Saad had the only goal for the Avalanche, who had an early 1-0 lead. Philipp Grubauer stopped 30 shots after coming into the game with a .941 save percentage in the postseason.
Game 5 is Tuesday in Denver.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens have a three-games-to-none lead in the second round after Joel Armia provided two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over the Jets.
Carey Price stopped 26 shots and blanked Winnipeg until Adam Lowry made it 3-1 late in the second period.
Corey Perry, Artturi Lehkonen and Nick Suzuki also scored for the Habs, who haven’t trailed in a game since losing Game 4 against Toronto.
Montreal will go for the sweep at home on Monday.
