Vegas Golden Knights.
Back of the Net.
Game 61.
4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.
My friends, I might be the only Las Vegas resident who has not twisted their ankle jumping on the Golden Knights bandwagon. I grew up in New York City and although not a Rangers fan (most in NYC are) fan, I grew up loving the islanders. Having said that, we cannot dismiss the success of the Las Vegas hockey team. I understand their old coach is now the head coach of their opponent here. And the last few years his team was ousted from the postseason by this very same Golden Knights team. Being up 2-0 in a series and then allowing your adversary to even it out, has got to weigh down on Vegas. But this is a very good team, a very deep team, a very smart team, and a very experienced playoff team as well. Something I want you to know. I felt this series was evenly matched prior to it beginning. But a stat that just jumps out at me is the fact the Golden Knights have taken five consecutive meetings with the Stars played at the American Airlines Center. Obviously, that includes Games 1 and 2 of this Rd. 1 matchup. They happen to dominate and win in Dallas. Not only that, but it's desperation time for Vegas. And when a team has their back up against the wall, they become very dangerous. Especially when they're a dangerous team to begin with. Take Las Vegas. Thank you.