Vegas and Nashville face elimination in Game 6 showdowns vs. Dallas and Vancouver

The defending Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights return home to their “Fortress” on the Strip looking to avoid being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after losing three in a row to Dallas. The Predators are back in “Smashville” trailing Vancouver 3-2 in that best-of-seven series. Vegas went 9-3 at home on its title run last year. Nashville hasn't won at home in the playoffs since 2021.