While there's good reason to believe the Vegas Golden Knights can make it past the first round, there are also causes for concern. The Dallas Stars are the best team in the Western Conference, earning themselves the top seed. They aren't expected to be significant pushovers.
With that, here's a look at the top three reasons why the Golden Knights aren't making it past the first round. Now, don't panic, Golden Knights fans. They haven't played the series yet, so there isn't a determined outcome. This is just a look at the Stars's strengths and the Golden Knights's problems.