Golden Knights vs. Panthers Stanley Cup Finals Schedule
Go Knights Go! Vegas hockey fans, get ready for an exciting couple of weeks! The Golden Knights are on their way to the second Stanley Cup Final appearance and are…
WINNIPEG, CANADA – APRIL 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal with teammates during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Photo by Jason Halstead via Getty ImagesGo Knights Go! Vegas hockey fans, get ready for an exciting couple of weeks! The Golden Knights are on their way to the second Stanley Cup Final appearance and are hungry for their first championship. They are taking on the Florida Panthers. These two teams are among the 12 NHL franchises that have never won the Cup.
One team is about to break that streak and we hope it's the Knights.
The Vegas Golden Knights are a newer franchise, having only entered the league in 2017. Since year one, they have been a force to be reckoned with, reaching the Cup Final in their first year. (except last year we don't talk about last year) The Knights are such a well-rounded team led by captain Mark Stone that plays a fast, aggressive game. They have been dominant in the playoffs. They have a deep roster, with contributions from players like William Karlsson, Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore, and solid goaltending. We are so hype to kick off the Stanley Cup Finals here in Las Vegas on Saturday at T-mobile Arena. The puck drops at 5 pm.
Both Vegas and Florida have a lot going for them, but what will give one team the edge over the other? It could come down to a few key factors. For Florida, they'll need to continue to play the dominant, disciplined hockey that has gotten them this far. They can't afford to take unnecessary penalties or make sloppy mistakes, as the Golden Knights are a team that can capitalize quickly. They'll also need to rely on their depth, as Vegas is a team that can roll four lines and wear opponents down. For the Knights, their speed and physicality will be key. They'll need to use their quick, aggressive style of play to disrupt Florida's offensive attack and create scoring chances for themselves. And they'll need to keep up their strong penalty kill, because the Panthers have a dangerous power play.
So who will break their Stanley Cup drought first, the Knights or the Panthers? The finals are going to be so good! Whether you're a diehard fan of one of these teams or just love watching great playoff hockey, this is going to be an epic showdown!
Also, Go Knights Go!
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Game 1: Florida at Vegas – Saturday, June 3, 5 p.m.
Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty ImagesWINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Brett Howden #21, Ivan Barbashev #49 and Michael Amadio #22 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate defeating the Winnipeg Jets in the second overtime period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Game 2: Florida at Vegas – Monday, June 5, 5 p.m.
Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty ImagesWINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Game 3: Vegas at Florida – Thursday, June 8, 5 p.m.
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Laurent Brossoit #39 of the Vegas Golden Knights makes a save during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Game 4: Vegas at Florida – Saturday, June 10, 5 p.m.
Ethan Miller via Getty ImagesGame 5: Florida at Vegas – Tuesday, June 13, 5 p.m. (if necessary)
Sam Morris via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 14: Vegas Golden Knights fan Rochelle Sutherland celebrates a third-period goal by Nick Holden #22 of the Golden Knights against the Montreal Canadiens during Game One of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at T-Mobile Arena on June 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Morris/Getty Images)
Game 6: Vegas at Florida – Friday, June 16, 5 p.m. (if necessary)
Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty ImagesWINNIPEG, CANADA - Winnipeg Jets fans welcome their team to the ice before they play the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Game 7: Florida at Vegas – Monday, June 19, 5 p.m. (if necessary)
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 14: Hats are thrown onto the ice as Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates after scoring a third-period goal, his third goal of the game, against the San Jose Sharks in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Sharks 6-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
