The problems for Dallas are two-fold — the Stars aren't getting great scoring chances and for long stretches aren't even putting the puck on net. Game 3 is Saturday night (10:30 p.m. EDT, TBS). In Game 1, a 4-3 Dallas loss, the Stars didn't get a shot on goal in the second period until 8:52 into it ..read more

The Vegas Golden Knights may have their most potent power-play unit yet thanks to two NHL Trade Deadline moves, adding another layer of EDGE stats to their Stanley Cup title defense. The new-look first unit, featuring acquisitions in forward Tomas Hertl (from San Jose Sharks) and defenseman Noah Hanifin (from Calgary Flames) joining elite scorers Jack Eichel, Mark Stone and versatile forward Chandler Stephenson, has been on the ice together for the first time in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs ..read more

The Dallas Stars have a familiar feeling, though it's one they wish they didn't, being down 2-0 in the Western Conference First Round after two home losses to the Vegas Golden Knights. Naturally, their minds wander back to last season, when they fell behind 3-0 to the Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final, eventually being eliminated in Game 6. “I'm sitting around the table this morning, I'm thinking of teams like (the) Washington (Capitals) -- they had to get through (the) Pittsburgh (Penguins) to go all the way,” Stars forward Tyler Seguin said. Stars coach Pete DeBoer put it ..read more

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Golden Knights -119, Stars -101; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Golden Knights lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Wednesday for the sixth time this season. The Golden Knights won the previous matchup 3-1. Vegas is 45-29-8 overall and 27-12-2 at home. The Golden Knights h ..read more

Vegas captain Mark Stone scored quickly after missing two months, Tomas Hertl had a nifty goal in his playoff debut for the Golden Knights and the reigning Stanley Cup champions opened defense of their title with a 4-3 win over the top-seeded Dallas Stars on Monday night ..read more

Pursuits Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Link Gift Expand Vegas Golden Knights players surround Noah Hanifin after he scored against the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Link Gift Gift this article Have a confidential tip for our reporters? Get in Touch Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal Bloomberg Terminal LEARN MORE Facebook Twi ..read more

The Vegas Golden Knights have picked up right where they left off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Following a 3-1 win in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Dallas Stars, the defending champs carry a 2-0 series lead back home with them to Vegas after snatching two victories in Dallas. The highlight of Game 2 was some history-making moments for Golden Knights center Jack Eichel who recorded a goal and an assist in the win. Eichel now has 30 career playoff points, doing it in fewer games than any other US-born NHL player, per NHL.com ..read more

The Vegas Golden Knights silenced a packed house at American Airlines Center by jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the top team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars, with a 3-1 victory on Wednesday night. In a tightly contested physical game, where both goalies made outstanding saves, the Golden Knights just grinded down the offensively gifted Stars, who just couldn't capitalize on their limited chances. Noah Hanifin had the game-winner in the second period, pouncing on a loose puck after a Jake Oettinger save came out to the top of the left faceoff circle. While sliding across, Oet ..read more

Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel each had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights produced a second consecutive road victory over the Dallas Stars, prevailing 3-1 on Wednesday. Vegas holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series while heading home for Game 3 on Saturday. Noah Hanifin also scored and Logan Thompson made 20 saves for Vegas, which extended its winning streak against the Stars to six games dating back to Game 6 of the 2023 Western Conference finals. Jason Robertson scored for Dallas, the top seed in the West after finishing with ..read more

Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel each had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights produced a second consecutive road victory over the Dallas Stars, prevailing 3-1 on Wednesday. Vegas holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series while heading home for Game 3 on Saturday. Noah Hanifin also scored and Logan Thompson made 20 saves for Vegas, which extended its winning streak against the Stars to six games dating back to Game 6 of the 2023 Western Conference finals ..read more