Golden Knights reach Western Second Round with strong 5-on-5 play
Statistics show Vegas successful, scoring often at even strength in postseason
by Rob Reese @NHLReese / NHL.com Fantasy EditorNHL.com goes Behind the Numbers to identify key statistics for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Today, a look at three key statistics for the Vegas Golden Knights, who went 3-0-0 in the round-robin portion of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers and won their Western Conference First Round series against the Chicago Blackhawks in five games.
Kane believes Blackhawks can grow from Western First Round loss
Eliminated by Golden Knights after postseason debut for many young players
by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff WriterPatrick Kane was disappointed the season ended Tuesday but was encouraged by the Chicago Blackhawks' experience in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Golden Knights top Blackhawks in Game 5, win Western First Round series
Pacioretty scores first of postseason, will play lowest remaining seed
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff WriterMax Pacioretty had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in Game 5 to win their Western Conference First Round series at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Tuesday.
Coach's Challenge: CHI @ VGK - 15:13 of the Third Period
Original call is overturned - No Goal Vegas
NHL.com @NHLdotcomChallenge Initiated By: Chicago
Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference
3 Keys: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights, Game 5 of Western First Round
Vegas looks to finish series; Crawford trying to help Chicago extend season
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff WriterNo. 8 Blackhawks vs. No. 1 Golden Knights
10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVAS
Vegas leads best-of-7 series, 3-1
Blackhawks top Golden Knights in Game 4, avoid sweep in West First Round
Crawford makes 48 saves for Chicago, which hands Vegas first loss of postseason
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff WriterCorey Crawford made 48 saves, and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Sunday.
3 Keys: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks, Game 4 of Western First Round
Lehner likely starting goalie for Vegas, which can complete sweep of Chicago
by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff WriterNo. 1 Golden Knights vs. No. 8 Blackhawks
6:48 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN360, SN1, NBCSCH, ATTSN-RM
Vegas leads best-of-7 series, 3-0
Fleury, Golden Knights defeat Blackhawks in Game 3 of Western First Round
Makes 26 saves in first start of series, Vegas eyes sweep
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff WriterMarc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday.
Fleury starts for Golden Knights against Blackhawks in Game 3
Goalie replaces Lehner in Western First Round series; Pacioretty in lineup
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff WriterMarc-Andre Fleury is the starting goalie for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday (NBC, CBC, SN). Fleury is replacing Robin Lehner, who won Games 1 and 2.
3 Keys: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks, Game 3 of Western First Round
Pacioretty, Nosek could be out for Vegas in bid to extend series lead
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff WriterNo. 1 Golden Knights vs. No. 8 Blackhawks
8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN
Vegas leads best-of-7 series, 2-0