Analysis

Apr 24, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) scores on Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) in the third period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

How the Vegas Golden Knights can start fast against Minnesota Wild

It's time for Mark Stone and the top guys to shake things up against Minnesota Wild

3 reasons why Golden Knights fans should be concerned after three games

3 Takeaways from the Golden Knights' 5-2 Game 3 loss in Minnesota

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights mascot Chance after being named Second Star of the Game as the Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Why Tomas Hertl will be THE focal point of Game 3 against Minnesota Wild

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) shoots against Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 Golden Knights players who better step up in Game 3

Minnesota Wild v Vegas Golden Knights - Game Two

The Golden Knights were doomed by starting slow against Minnesota Wild

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) after scoring an empty net goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 biggest Golden Knights storylines for the first round

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) makes a save as Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) looks for a rebound during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

2 things Golden Knights must change in Game 2 against the Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild v Vegas Golden Knights - Game One

3 Takeaways from the Golden Knights 4-2 Game 1 win over the Wild

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Another X-factor for the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round?

Vegas Golden Knights v Minnesota Wild

Vegas Golden Knights-Minnesota Wild predictions: Who wins and why?

Tampa Bay Lightning v Vegas Golden Knights

How the Golden Knights blue line buoyed Adin Hill throughout 2024-25

Feb 12, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates with Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) and Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

2 Minnesota Wild stars for Vegas Golden Knights fans to watch

Jan 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Victor Olofsson (95) celebrate after Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) scored a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The X-Factor for the Golden Knights against Minnesota Wild

Vegas Golden Knights v Vancouver Canucks

How the Vegas Golden Knights closed regular season play in style

Mar 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) high-fives teammates after a second period Vegas Golden Knights goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Grading the Vegas Golden Knights 2024-25 regular season

Mar 25, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) and Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tanner Pearson (70) compete for the puck during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

3 reasons Vegas Golden Knights will beat Minnesota Wild

Vegas Golden Knights v Calgary Flames

The Golden Knights fell victim to... a post and Morgan Frost

Apr 5, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid (40) makes a save as Calgary Flames center Martin Pospisil (76) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7) compete for position during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

2 Vegas Golden Knights stars no longer worth defending

Apr 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) was named Second Star of the Game after the Golden Knights defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

1 key reason the Golden Knights will be doubted in the 2025 NHL Playoffs

Apr 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Now the Golden Knights play the waiting game after clinching the Pacific Division

Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the third perod at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 reasons why the Vegas Golden Knights will win the Stanley Cup this season

Dec 15, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) celebrates his goal with center William Karlsson (71)during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

A Misfit Renaissance is changing the Golden Knights for the better

Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) watches a loose puck behind Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Adin Hill kept the Vegas Golden Knights living on a prayer against the Kraken

Dec 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tanner Pearson (70) as Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) looks to break up the play during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Vegas Golden Knights shouldn't take the Seattle Kraken lightly

Apr 5, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

It's time to reward Pavel Dorofeyev with a promotion

Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche

One period dictated the entire game between the Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche