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Behind The Numbers

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 Editor

NHL.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.

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playoffs

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 Writer

Patrick Kane was disappointed the season ended Tuesday but was encouraged by the Chicago Blackhawks' experience in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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game recap

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 Writer

Tuch follows up and scores

CHI@VGK, Gm5: Tuch buries rebound to give Vegas lead

R1, Gm5: Alex Tuch grabs his own rebound down low and jams it past Corey Crawford to give the Golden Knights a 4-3 lead in the 3rd

  • 00:42 •

Max 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.

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Situation Room

Coach's Challenge: CHI @ VGK - 15:13 of the Third Period

Original call is overturned - No Goal Vegas

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Situation Room: CHI vs. VGK

Situation Room: Tuch's goal reversed after challenge

The Blackhawks challenge for goaltender interference prior to Alex Tuch's goal, and after video review, the call on the ice is overturned

  • 02:48 •

Challenge Initiated By: Chicago

Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference

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game preview

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 Writer

No. 8 Blackhawks vs. No. 1 Golden Knights

10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVAS

Vegas leads best-of-7 series, 3-1

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game recap

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 Writer

Highmore's tough-angle goal

VGK@CHI, Gm4: Highmore scores from sharp angle

R1, Gm4: Matthew Highmore finds the top corner from along the goal line to double the Blackhawks' lead in the 1st period

  • 00:42 •

Corey 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.

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game preview

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 Writer

No. 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

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game recap

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 Writer

Fleury turns away DeBrincat

VGK@CHI, Gm3: Fleury pushes across to stone DeBrincat

R1, Gm3: Alex DeBrincat speeds past the defense and tries to backhand the puck home, but Marc-Andre Fleury slides across and makes a great stop

  • 00:21 •

Marc-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.

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news

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 Writer

Marc-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.

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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 Writer

No. 1 Golden Knights vs. No. 8 Blackhawks

8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN

Vegas leads best-of-7 series, 2-0

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