3 Good Things & 2 Bad Things We Learned In Game 1
The Vegas Golden Knights didn't have the prettiest of victories in Game 1. However, they got the job done. What did we learn from Vegas-Dallas in Game 1?
3. Good Thing: Staying Out of the Box
For the Golden Knights, this has been an easy feat all season. They were the least-penalized team in the NHL, incurring just 248 penalties all season. However, the Dallas Stars can punish teams on the power play. With a power play percentage of 24.2% this season (sixth-best in the NHL), it was wise for the Golden Knights to stay out of the penalty box.
And they did, only drawing two penalties all night. Vegas killed off both penalties, giving Logan Thompson enough material to win the game. If the Golden Knights continue to play smart hockey, they can take Dallas out of their element and win the series.