Recap: The Golden Knights began their pursuit to a second franchise championship by hosting the Minnesota Wild for Game 1 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Tomas Hertl opened the postseason with angoal 15:22 into the first period. The Wild answered back a few shifts later. After twenty minutes, Game 1 was locked in a 1-1 tie.

At the 13:33 mark of the second period Pavel Dorofeyev gave Vegas a 2-1 lead with a power play goal.

Quickly into the final frame Brett Howden scored to give Vegas a 3-1 advantage. Minnesota got within one but Adin Hill and Vegas’ team defense fought them off down the stretch. Brett Howden iced the game with an empty-netter with less than a second to go.

The Golden Knights take a 1-0 series lead after defeating the Wild 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Game 2 of the opening round series continues on Tuesday night. Puck drop against Minnesota is scheduled for 8 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The playoffs are officially here as the speed of the game picked up in a big way right off the hop of this one. It was a physical, fast game in which both teams struggled to really take hold of for the first half of the game. Then, VGK’s biggest advantage of the game came to life as the power play scored in just six seconds. From there, it was about winning the battles in front of the goal and Vegas needed everyone’s sticks to get it done but they ultimately finished the job. (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 1 of the first round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

1 down

15 to go

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Does not take long at all for the #2 PP in the league to take advantage of the #30 PK.

Draw won, Hertl ties up one of the killers, Theodore with space, sends it to Dorofeyev who rips it into the gaping cage.

VGK lead 2-1

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The Year of Brett Howden is not regular season specific!

On a nothing looking rush, Howden got it out wide and Bogosian had no interest in defending him. Howden says, ok fine, and shoots it into the net. VGK up 3-1.

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William Karlsson with an incredible stick to break up the pass on the 6-on-5. Thought that might have been an awarded goal. Nonetheless, VGK are in great shape now.

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