The Vegas Golden Knights continue their pursuit for their second consecutive Stanley Cup title as they face the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on Monday at 6:30 p.m. PT at American Airlines Center.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV Local: Scripps Sports (Vegas 34 in Vegas; full network)
Streaming: KnightTime+
TV National: ESPN
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340, Deportes Vegas 1460
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The Golden Knights enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs as defending Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in franchise history.
Vegas returns to the postseason for the sixth time in seven seasons. The Golden Knights have an all-time record of 11-4 in playoff series. The team has won its opening-round series four times in franchise history.
WATCH PARTY
For Monday’s Game 1, Golden Knights fans will take over one of the city’s most iconic sports viewing venues at Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino. The party begins at 6 p.m. PT, while Game 1 starts at 6:30 p.m. PT and will be shown on Stadium Swim’s 40-foot-tall HD screen. The evening will feature a DJ, visits from the VGK cast, giveaways and raffle prizes. Fans wearing Golden Knights apparel will receive free entry, but must be 21 years of age as Circa is a 21-and-over venue.
SERIES PREVIEWThe Golden Knights finished the regular season as the second Wild Card in the Western Conference with a 45-29-8 record and 98 points. The Dallas Stars finished first in the West and first in the Central Division with a 52-21-9 record and 113 points. Vegas went 3-0-0 against Dallas in the regular season.
This year’s series with Dallas marks the third playoff meeting between the Golden Knights and Stars and the first where these teams aren’t meeting in the Western Conference Final. During the 2023 Western Conference Final, Vegas burst out to a 3-0 series lead over Dallas. The Golden Knights were victorious in back-to-back overtime contests in Games 1 and 2 thanks to the heroics of Brett Howden and Chandler Stephenson and Adin Hill shut the door with his first career playoff shutout in Game 3 to give Vegas a 4-0 victory. The Stars were able to force the Golden Knights to Game 6 with consecutive wins, but Vegas’ offense took over, defeating Dallas 6-0 to become Western Conference Champions for the second time in club history.
SERIES AT A GLANCE
Game 1: Monday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. PT at American Airlines Center (Scripps Sports, Vegas 34, KnightTime+, ESPN)
Game 2: Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. PT at American Airlines Center (Scripps Sports, Vegas 34, KnightTime+, ESPN)
Game 3: Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena (Scripps Sports, Vegas 34, KnightTime+, TBS, truTV, MAX) | Tickets
Game 4: Monday, April 29, (Time TBD) at T-Mobile Arena (Broadcast TBD) | Tickets
Game 5: Wednesday, May 1, (Time TBD) at American Airlines Center (Broadcast TBD)
Game 6: Friday, May, May 3, (Time TBD) at T-Mobile Arena (Broadcast TBD) | Tickets
Game 7: Sunday, May 5, (Time TBD) at American Airlines Center (Broadcast TBD)
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VGK PLAYOFF HISTORY2017-18First Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Los Angeles Kings in four games
Second Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated San Jose Sharks in six games
Western Conference Final: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Winnipeg Jets in five games
Stanley Cup Final: Washington Capitals defeated Vegas Golden Knights in five games
2018-19
First Round: San Jose Sharks defeated Vegas Golden Knights in seven games
2019-20
First Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Chicago Blackhawks in five games
Second Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Vancouver Canucks in seven games
Western Conference Final: Dallas Stars defeated Vegas Golden Knights in five games
2020-21
First Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Minnesota Wild in seven games
Second Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Colorado Avalanche in six games
Western Conference Final: Montreal Canadiens defeated Vegas Golden Knights in six games
2022-23
First Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Winnipeg Jets in five games
Second Round: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Edmonton Oilers in six games
Western Conference Final: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Dallas Stars in six games
Stanley Cup Final: Vegas Golden Knights defeated Florida Panthers in five games.
AROUND THE NHL
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights (Series tied, 0-0)
Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators (Canucks lead, 1-0)
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (Series tied, 0-0)
Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche (Jets lead, 1-0)
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals (Rangers lead, 1-0)
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (Hurricanes lead, 1-0)
Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (Panthers lead, 1-0)
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (Bruins lead, 1-0)
KEYS TO THE GAME
The Fire Returns: The energy and passion that come with the Stanley Cup Playoffs are back. As the Golden Knights look to defend their championship title, they will look to feed off the elevated pressure of the postseason.
Familiar Foe: Vegas and Dallas will meet in the postseason for the third time in five seasons. The Golden Knights found success against the Stars in the regular season with 3-0-0 record and will look to remain hot in Game 1.
