DENVER — The Golden Knights failed to clinch a playoff berth for the second straight game, losing 4-3 to the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday at Pepsi Center.
Paul Stastny and Reilly Smith scored 3:50 apart in the second period for the Knights, who lost their third straight and were unable to gain ground on idle San Jose in the Pacific Division standings.
Alex Tuch added his 20th goal with 3:23 left in the third period and the Knights had two chances for the tying goal late but were unable to convert.
The Knights, who trail the second-place Sharks by five points with five games remaining, would have sealed their spot in the postseason with a point against Colorado.