Golden Knights hammer Avs in high-scoring opener

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Ivan Barbashev had two goals and two assists, Mark Stone and Victor Olofsson also scored twice, and the host Vegas Golden Knights overcame a hat trick from Mikko Rantanen to beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-4 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

Jack Eichel contributed four assists, Zach Whitecloud also scored, Shea Theodore had three assists and Adin Hill stopped 28 sh