The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars will face off in Game 1 of their first-round NHL playoff series on Monday night at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
The Golden Knights are the defending Stanley Cup champions, and they will be looking to start their playoff run with a win. The Stars, meanwhile, are looking to rebound from a disappointing regular season.
Logan Thompson will start in goal for the Golden Knights, while the Stars are expected to start Jake Oettinger. Both goalies have been solid this season, and they will be looking to lead their teams to victory.
The game will be televised on ESPN and can be streamed live on DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and fuboTV.
Here are some key storylines to watch for in Game 1:
* The play of Logan Thompson: Thompson has been excellent for the Golden Knights this season, and he will need to be at his best against the Stars.
* The return of Mark Stone: Stone is one of the Golden Knights’ best players, and his return from injury will be a major boost for the team.
* The matchup between the two teams’ top lines: The Golden Knights and Stars both have dangerous top lines, and it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other.
The puck drops at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday night. Be sure to tune in to ESPN or stream the game live on DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, or fuboTV.
