Golden Knights Seize Home-Ice Advantage in Game 1, Led by Superstars

The Vegas Golden Knights, the underdogs in the Western Conference playoffs, upset the top-seeded Dallas Stars with a 4-3 Game 1 victory on Monday. Led by their top players, including Mark Stone, Tomas Hertl, Jonathan Marchessault, Jack Eichel, and Noah Hanifin, the Golden Knights showcased their strength. Stone’s timely return from injury coincided with the playoffs, raising questions about salary cap management tactics. Despite concerns about cap manipulation, the Golden Knights’ recent acquisitions, such as Hertl and Hanifin, have proven their worth, contributing to the team’s success.

Knights Open Title Defense with 4-3 Win Over Stars

The Vegas Golden Knights, reigning Stanley Cup champions, kicked off their title defense with a 4-3 victory over the top-seeded Dallas Stars on Monday night. Mark Stone, Tomas Hertl, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brayden McNabb scored for Vegas, while Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson, and Mason Marchment replied for Dallas. Logan Thompson made 27 saves for the Knights, while Jake Oettinger stopped 11 shots for the Stars. Game 2 of the series is set for Wednesday night.

Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights Face Top-Seeded Dallas Stars in First-Round Matchup

The Vegas Golden Knights, reigning Stanley Cup champions, will kick off their title defense as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference against the top-seeded Dallas Stars. The series opener is scheduled for Monday, April 22nd, at 9:30 p.m. EDT in Dallas, marking a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Final. The Stars, who finished the regular season with a league-leading eight 20-goal scorers, have been on a roll, winning 17 of their last 21 games. Vegas, meanwhile, has been dealing with injuries, including captain Mark Stone, who missed the final stretch of the regular season. However, both Stone and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo are expected to return for the series.

Golden Knights’ Captain Mark Stone Returns for Game 1 Against Dallas Stars

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone will make his return to the lineup in Game 1 of the first round playoff series against the Dallas Stars on Monday. Stone has been out for the past two months with a Grade 3 lacerated spleen. He will join the second line with center Tomas Hertl and left wing Chandler Stephenson. Coach Bruce Cassidy also announced that goaltender Logan Thompson will start against the Stars, marking his playoff debut.

Mark Stone Returns for Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1

Mark Stone, captain of the Vegas Golden Knights, is set to return to action on Monday night for Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference playoffs against the Dallas Stars. Stone missed the final 26 games of the regular season with a lacerated spleen sustained in a collision on February 20 against the Nashville Predators. The 31-year-old forward has been off to a strong start with 53 points in 56 games before the injury.

Scroll to Top