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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 11: Shea Theodore #27 celebrates his goal with teammate Deryk Engelland #5 of the Vegas Golden Knights against the Los Angeles Kings in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 11, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Win First Playoff Game In Franchise History

Vegas Golden Knights: William Karlsson Records Natural Hat Trick VS Flames

Vegas Golden Knights: Marc-Andre Fleury Earns 400th Career Win

Vegas Golden Knights: Tomas Tatar Scores Game-Winning Goal VS Devils

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 15: William Karlsson (L) #71 and David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after Perron assisted Karlsson on a second-period, power-play goal against the Edmonton Oilers during their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights: William Karlsson Reaches 30 Goal Plateau In Victory

SUNRISE, FL - JANUARY 19: William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights defends against Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers as he circles the net with the puck at the BB&T Center on January 19, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Fall In Overtime Against Florida Panthers

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 18: Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates with teammates James Neal (18), Erik Haula (56) and Brayden McNabb (3) after scoring a goal in the first period of the NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning on January 18, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Sweep Season Series Against Tampa Bay Lightning

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 05: The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 at the United Center on January 5, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Win Thriller Against Blackhawks In Chicago

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 27: Shea Theodore #27 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates scoring against the Anaheim Ducks with teammates on the bench on December 27, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights: Shea Theodore Scores In Victory Over Former Club

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 23: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates on the ice after being named the first star of the game after the Golden Knights defeated the Washington Capitals 3-0 at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights: Marc-Andre Fleury Shuts Out Capitals

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Shea Theodore #27 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammates after scoring on a power-play goal with 2.3 seconds left in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 at T-Mobile Arena on December 19, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights: Shea Theodore Beats Buzzer And Defeats NHL’s Top Team

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 17: (L-R) Jonathan Marchessault #81 and Reilly Smith #19 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the game at T-Mobile Arena on December 17, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights: Jonathan Marchessault And Reilly Smith Sink Former Team

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14: Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights talk prior to the game at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights: Marc-Andre Fleury Outduels Matt Murray

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Nate Schmidt #88 and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights defend their goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the game at T-Mobile Arena on December 12, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Fall In Marc-Andre Fleury’s Return

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 08: Reilly Smith #19 of the Las Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal in a shootout against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on December 8, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Rally Late And Edge Out Predators In Shootout

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Malcolm Subban #30 of the Vegas Golden Knights is congratulated by teammates including Shea Theodore (R) #27 after they defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in a shootout at T-Mobile Arena on December 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Win First Shootout In Franchise History

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 3: Reilly Smith #19 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with the puck against the Arizona Coyotes during the game at T-Mobile Arena on December 3, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Forward Reilly Smith Plays Hero VS Coyotes

WINNIPEG, MB - DECEMBER 1: Alex Tuch #89 of the Vegas Golden Knights wins a third period face-off against Adam Lowry #17 of the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on December 1, 2017 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Doomed By Mental Errors VS Jets

OTTAWA, ON - NOVEMBER 04: Vegas Golden Knights Goalie Maxime Lagace (33) talks to referee Dean Morton (36) during third period National Hockey League action between the Vegas Golden Knights and Ottawa Senators on November 4, 2017, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Goalie Injuries Are A Major Concern

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 17: David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights reacts after his game winning goal against the Buffalo Sabres at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Forward David Perron Defying All The Odds

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 17: The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate on the ice after David Perron

Vegas Golden Knights: Best Start by an Expansion Team

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 15: Goalie Malcolm Subban #30 is congratulated by his teammate David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights after getting his first career NHL victory against the Boston Bruins during the game at T-Mobile Arena on October 15, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Goaltender Malcolm Subban Earns Sweet Revenge Against the Boston Bruins

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 13: Brayden McNabb #3 of the Vegas Golden Knights passes under pressure from Tomas Tatar #21 of the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Red Wings won 6-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Lose First Game in Franchise History After Horrific Third Period VS Detroit

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 10: James Neal #18 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammate Reilly Smith #19 after Neal scored a first-period goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the Golden Knights' inaugural regular-season home opener at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Remain Undefeated After an Emotional First Game at T-Mobile Arena

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 07: David Perron #57, Jason Garrison #7 and James Neal #18 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate the game-winning goal against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on October 7, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Vegas won 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Late Comeback Propels Vegas Golden Knights in Overtime

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 06: Nate Schmidt #88, James Neal #18 and Oscar Lindberg #24 of the Vegas Golden Knights react after Neal scored a goal against the Dallas Stars during the season opening game at American Airlines Center on October 6, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Rally Late and Win First Game in Franchise History

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 28: David Warsofsky #5 of the Colorado Avalanche and David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights chase after the puck during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on September 28, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Colorado won 4-2. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Drop First Two Games at T-Mobile Arena

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Shea Theodore #27, Nate Schmidt #88, Stefan Matteau #25, and David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights huddle during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on September 21, 2017 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights Battle Los Angeles Kings in First Game at T-Mobile Arena