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Golden Knights take Game 1 behind 3rd-period surge
The Golden Knights score three goals in the third period as they capture a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Panthers.
Adin Hill makes phenomenal stick save for the Golden Knights
Adin Hill makes a phenomenal stick save as the Golden Knights keep it even in the second period.
Reilly Smith's empty-net goal ices Golden Knights' Game 1 win
Reilly Smith scores the empty-net goal as the Golden Knights seal a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Matthew Tkachuk gets ejected after double-minor penalty
Matthew Tkachuk heads to the locker room after recieving a double-minor penalty for roughing and misconduct in the third period of Game 1.
Mark Stone finds the net to pad Golden Knights' lead
Mark Stone's goal is reviewed for a potential high-sticking call, but the goal is upheld as the Golden Knights extend their lead to 4-2.
Zach Whitecloud gives the Golden Knights a 3rd-period lead
Zach Whiteclous sling it in for the score as the Golden Knights take a 3-2 lead in the third period of Game 1.
Anthony Duclair's late 2nd-period goal evens it up for the Panthers
Anthony Duclair scores off the faceoff with 10.2 seconds to go in the second period as the Panthers even it up 2-2.
Shea Theodore puts the Golden Knights ahead in the 2nd
Shea Theodore shows off great patience and zips it in for the score as the Golden Knights take a 2-1 lead in the second period.
Vegas evens it up on Jonathan Marchessault's power-play goal
Chandler Stephenson finds Jonathan Marchessault in the slot for the score as the Golden Knights even it up 1-1 on the power play.
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