Do you know what I love about the Stanley Cup playoffs? It's a roller coaster of emotions, leaving hockey fans on their seats. Vegas Golden Knights fans know the feeling in the past two weeks, for they saw their team go down 2-1. One can say it's been a "Wild" ride of emotions.
Behind a pair of decisive 5-2 victories, the Minnesota Wild were giving the Golden Knights everything they could take. Fans got a heavy dosage of Filip Gustavsson stopping shot after shot. They also saw Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy combine for 10 goals and six assists, making Wild fans "shout" (you know you make me wanna...).
However, a pair of overtime wins has the series favorites back where they belong. They're on the cusp of putting their annoying adversaries away for good. Thursday is the date, St. Paul is the location, and 4:30 PM PST is the time. Game 6 is the name. All that needs to happen is a Golden Knights victory to put any worries to rest.
Speaking of Game 6, let's look at how Vegas has done all-time in these games. That will include clinching moments and the lowlights. How have the Golden Knights done all-time in such games? Which games stood out the most?
How the Vegas Golden Knights have done all-time in Game 6
Believe it or not, the Vegas Golden Knights have had some success in Game 6. They have an overall record of 5-4 in Game 6 all-time. That includes a three-game winning streak with their last loss coming on June 24, 2021 (the Montreal Canadiens beat them 3-2 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final).
Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
May 3, 2024 | Dallas Stars | 2-0 VGK |
May 29, 2023 | Dallas Stars | 6-0 VGK |
May 14, 2023 | Edmonton Oilers | 5-2 VGK |
June 24, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-2 MTL (OT) |
June 10, 2021 | Colorado Avalanche | 6-3 VGK |
May 26, 2021 | Minnesota Wild | 3-0 MIN |
September 3, 2020 | Vancouver Canucks | 4-0 VAN |
April 21, 2019 | San Jose Sharks | 2-1 SJ (OT) |
May 6, 2018 | San Jose Sharks | 3-0 VGK |
During their current three-game winning streak, the Golden Knights have outscored their opponents, 13-2. That includes two games against the Dallas Stars, one of which got Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final (2023). In fact, the Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last Game 6s, with the lone loss being in overtime to Montreal.
They did face the Minnesota Wild in 2021, losing 3-0. The Wild scored all three goals in the third period, pushing the series to seven games. Of course, the Golden Knights would be avenged thanks to Mattias Janmark's hat trick in the next game. Afterwards, they defeated the Colorado Avalanche in six games before losing to the Canadiens in... Six games.
The Golden Knights have outscored their opponents 25-17 in Game 6 all-time. They haven't allowed a goal in two straight contests, making them a tough out. Will the Wild flinch in an elimination game? Stay tuned. But one thing's certain. Don't expect this Golden Knights team to back down.
After all, this is a veteran group that has been through such games before. Sure, there might be some questions regarding certain players playing in the game. However, that shouldn't faze Bruce Cassidy and company as they make their way through the Stanley Cup playoffs.