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Recap: For the first time since 2019, the Golden Knights hosted a playoff game at T-Mobile Arena. Minnesota and Vegas faced off for their ninth game this season but this time it meant much more. 

Vegas came out firing the puck on Wild goaltender Cam Talbot. The Golden Knights had two power plays and several strong chances but couldn’t get one past the goal line. 

Locked in a scoreless tie Minnesota’s offense shot more on Marc-Andre Fleury but the Vegas goalie got in front of all 13 2nd period shots. 

The 3rd period was back and forth with both teams getting chances on net. Both goaltenders were the difference makers and forced a Game 1 overtime period. 

Minnesota ended the game 3:20 into overtime to steal Game 1 in Vegas. 

The Golden Knights trail Minnesota 1-0 in their first-round seven game series. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is 7 PM PT (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The Golden Knights came out and did exactly what they wanted to do for most of the game. They controlled the run of play, they created plenty of shots, and they got incredible goaltending. But, a trio of old demons popped up and the Golden Knights could not outrun them. First, they couldn’t score despite controlling the puck consistently. Next, they have untimely turnovers. Finally, the Wild. The Golden Knights are in a hole now. (Analysis by Ken)

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Let's talk about a feeling we wish wasn't familiar after Game 1. https://t.co/hJ7Xo7d9GI

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$8.8 million game-losing turnover.

My goodness that hurts.

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For the most part VGK have played the exact style of game they want to play in this series.

They've definitely allowed a few too many chances the other way (thanks Flower), but they've mostly been one-offs and not sustained pressure.

The finihsing needs to be there though.

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Mark Stone is a special player… pic.twitter.com/4RbL9fsoX7

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Last postseason we were told that the opposing goalies were hot.

No, THIS is what a hot goalie looks like. Fleury has been out of this world!

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Recap: The 1st period in Minnesota got off to an eventful start. Tempers flared early resulting in 30 minutes of penalties from both teams. The period ended in a scoreless tie.

Things settled down in the 2nd period with both teams focused on defending and scoring. Chandler Stephenson gave Vegas the first lead of the game with his 13th goal of the season. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was flawless through two periods holding on to a 1-0 lead.

Minnesota fought back in the final frame and eventually scored two unanswered goals to take a 2-1 lead. Vegas responded late getting the tying goal from Reilly Smith on the power play. The score wouldn’t change from there leading to the five-minute overtime. Alex Pietrangelo ended the game with his biggest moment as a Golden Knight.

Vegas’ record improves to 37-13-2 after their emotional 3-2 victory in Minnesota. The Golden Knights will travel home to play back-to-back games against the St. Louis Blues. Friday night’s puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM PT. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The Golden Knights looked like they were cruising to their first win in regulation at the Xcel Energy Center through the first 50 minutes of the game. They were controlling play, keeping the Wild to the outside, and doing exactly what the playbook says to beat Minnesota. But then the wheels fell off again in the 3rd as Vegas lost track of the best player on the ice… twice. Vegas wins it in OT, but the concern of a potential playoff matchup looms. (Analysis by Ken)

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Recap: It was a wildly entertaining 1st period in Minnesota. The Wild opened the scoring but Vegas would respond a minute later. First Shea Theodore tied the game and fellow defenseman Alec Martinez gave the Golden Knights a 2-1 lead on the power play. Both d-men recorded their 8th goals of the season. Minnesota tied the game but Vegas wasn’t done scoring. In his first NHL game, Golden Knights prospect Peyton Krebs threaded the needle and set Alex Tuch up for the go-ahead goal.

The high scoring continued into the middle frame. Mark Stone scored his 21st goal of the season to give his team a 4-2 lead. Minnesota would get one back but Jonathan Marchessault gave Vegas another two-goal cushion.

Minnesota scored midway through the final period and they weren’t finished. The Golden Knights gave up two goals in the final two minutes to blow their lead and lose in regulation.

Vegas’ record drops to 36-13-2 after their disappointing 6-5 defeat in Minnesota. The Golden Knights and Wild will face off for the last time on Wednesday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 5P PT.  (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: It was a wide-open style of game, one the Golden Knights would usually like to avoid against the Wild but they were able to be opportunistic when their chances came and buried a bundle of them to head into the 3rd period up a pair of goals. The Wild broke through for three, including a pair late, in a game where the goaltending let the Golden Knights down. Very tough loss and a rare one for the Golden Knights. (Analysis by Ken)

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