3 Good Things & 2 Bad Things We Learned In Game 1

5. Good Thing: Solid Defensive Plays

You're not expected to do too well in your first try at anything in life. Whether it's driving a car or riding a bike, it's all a part of learning and becoming better. For Logan Thompson, that was the case. The Calgary native was faced with 30 shots, stopping 27 to propel the Vegas Golden Knights to victory.

However, he couldn't have done it without a little defensive help. The Golden Knights blocked 20 shots in Game 1, taking away any shooting lane they could. It was also the defensive effort by the team that won the game. Whether it's Alex Pietrangelo laying his body out to stop a 2-on-1 or Mark Stone blocking the last shot, the Vegas Golden Knights did everything they could defensively to make life easier for Thompson. They succeeded in that mission, giving Vegas the Game 1 victory.