In what feels prefer it needs to be a Western Convention Remaining matchup, the Dallas Stars will tackle the Vegas Golden Knights within the first spherical of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 2 bona fide contenders will start what needs to be an epic battle on Monday, April 22.
The Stars have been one of many NHL’s greatest groups from wire to wire. They’ve star energy, and so they have depth. Eight gamers reached the 20-goal mark, together with the deadly trio of Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz and Joe Pavelski. On the again finish, stalwart defenseman Miro Heiskanen leads a robust group that additionally consists of veteran Chis Tanev and budding star Thomas Harley. In internet, Jake Oettinger appeared to seek out his elite kind late within the common season, and that spells bother for the remainder of the playoff subject. The Stars are the favourite to emerge from the West for a purpose.
As a reward for ending atop the convention within the common season, Dallas will get the defending Stanley Cup champions. The Golden Knights had an inconsistent common season, which was affected by accidents, however now they’re getting again to full well being on the proper time of yr. Commerce deadline addition Tomas Hertl not too long ago made his debut, and captain Mark Stone is working towards after lacking prolonged time with a lacerated spleen. Everybody is aware of what Vegas can do when it is at full energy, so this crew will not be your typical No. 8 seed.
Because the Stars and Golden Knights prepare for a rematch of final season’s convention remaining, right here is the entire first-round schedule.
Full Stars vs. Golden Knights schedule
Sport 1: Monday, April 22 | 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN
Sport 2: Wednesday, April 24 | 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN
Sport 3: Saturday, April 27 | 10:30 p.m. | at VGK | TBS, truTV
Sport 4: Monday, April 29 | TBD | at VGK | TBD
*Sport 5: Wednesday, Might 1 | TBD | at DAL | TBD
*Sport 6: Friday, Might 3 | TBD | at VGK | TBD
*Sport 7: Sunday, Might 5 | TBD | at DAL | TBD
*if crucial