GAME 1 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4 UTAH MAMMOTH 2 (VGK 1-0)

Recap: The Golden Knights hosted the Utah Mammoth faced for Game 1 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Early on the game was tight and physical with both teams being penalized multiple times. Late in the period Utah struck first for a 1-0 lead.

Vegas answered 3:44 into the middle frame. Colton Sissons poked in a loose puck in front of the net to even the score 1-1. Minutes later the Mammoth regained their one goal advantage.

Five minutes into the final frame the Golden Knights drew a crucial power play opportunity. Captain Mark Stone took advantage and tied the game 2-2. Two shifts later Nic Down gave the Golden Knights their first lead of the game. Ivan Barbashev sealed it with the empty netter.

The Golden Knights win Game 1 against the Mammoth 3-2 and take a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night at 6:30PM PT. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The key to this series is going to be which team can avoid allowing the opposing team to get the the style of game they want. VGK did a wonderful job in this opening game to avoid turnovers in their own end which limited most of the Mammoth’s offense. On the other side of the rink, VGK’s depth players did the dirty work necessary at this time of year and found a couple of greasy goals that helped out when the top-six couldn’t do a ton aside from the PP. If Vegas can continue to limit the Utah forecheck they’ll find the Mammoth much easier to keep out. (Recap by Ken)

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

• The issue that plagued the Golden Knights disappeared against a team very good at it in Game 1.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Cole Smith
** Colton Sissons
* Nic Dowd

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