- The Hockey Writers
Golden Knights' Stars Are Key to Series Win vs. Stars
On Monday, the Vegas Golden Knights, the lowest-seeded Western Conference playoff team, wrestled home-ice advantage away from the conference-leading Stars with a 4-3 Game 1 win. Against a Dallas squad that has been defined by their depth and balance all season, the Golden Knights were driven by their best players. Mark Stone, Tomas Hertl and Jonathan Marchessault all scored for Vegas (as did Brayden McNabb, who netted the game-winner), while Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin contributed two assists apiece.
- USA TODAY
NHL playoffs early winners, losers: Mark Stone scores, Islanders collapse
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone scored a goal and the boo birds and conspiracy theorists had a field day as the defending champions beat the Dallas Stars in Game 1 Monday night. The boos in Dallas were for the situation, not the player. For the second year in a row, Stone had a serious injury (back last year, lacerated spleen this year) and went on long-term injured reserve yet returned for the playoffs. The Golden Knights were able to use that money to exceed the salary cap and make major additions at the trade deadline.
- On the Forecheck
Tuesday's Daily Links: Getting Back
Hopefully the Preds' playoff chances restore themselves with timing and thoroughness as perfect as Mark Stone's spleen. Over 10 years since his departure, Lindy Ruff is back in Buffalo as the Sabres coach.
All Players
| No | Player | P |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | RW | |
| 49 | C | |
| 19 | C | |
| 28 | LW | |
| 43 | C | |
| 54 | LW | |
| 16 | LW | |
| 9 | C | |
| 51 | C | |
| 14 | D | |
| 15 | D | |
| 48 | C | |
| 33 | G | |
| 21 | C | |
| 17 | D | |
| 71 | C | |
| 55 | RW | |
| 6 | D | |
| 39 | RW | |
| 81 | RW | |
| 23 | D | |
| 65 | D | |
| 3 | D | |
| 11 | LW | |
| 7 | D | |
| 46 | RW | |
| 10 | C | |
| 31 | G | |
| 15 | D | |
| 20 | C | |
| 61 | RW | |
| 27 | D | |
| 36 | G | |
| 32 | G | |
| 2 | D |