3 Takeaways: Golden Knights Strike First, Top Wild 4-2 To Take 1-0 Series Lead In Opening Round Of NHL Playoffs

The Golden Knights began their 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff journey with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, taking a 1-0 series lead. Key performances included Brett Howden, who scored twice, and Pavel Dorofeyev, who notched his first career playoff goal, while Adin Hill made 18 saves. Minnesota’s Matt Boldy scored both goals for the Wild, and the game featured significant physical play, with the Wild out-hitting the Knights 54-29, but Vegas maintained composure and capitalized on opportunities to secure the victory.

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