Vegas' opening 4-1 win over Seattle followed the same recipe that led to many playoff victories on the way to last year’s Stanley Cup win.
LAS VEGAS — captain walked down the mirrored hallway at T-Mobile Arena with the Stanley Cup in a familiar spot — held high above his head. He skated through a plume of smoke and the giant knight helmet, then took the trophy for one more victory lap around the ice as the Las Vegas crowd serenaded him and his teammates with cheers. He placed the Cup on a table next to a giant slot machine and pulled the handle.
It forces you to be ready.” The Kraken opened the game with their best punch, living in the Golden Knights zone early and registering the first four shots on goal. Hill stood strong in net, turning away a few dangerous chances, then Vegas answered with a counterattack and a goal by Stephenson on their first shot of the game. Marchessault and Barbashev added goals, and the score was 3-0 before the Kraken threatened again.
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