Golden Knights Turn Game 1 Into a 17-Point Finals Swing

Vegas just grabbed the kind of Game 1 win that can tilt an entire Stanley Cup Final before the room has even settled. In a series this tight, the first swing does more than change the scoreboard - it changes the pressure, the bench chatter, and every upcoming coaching decision. The Golden Knights now force their opponent to chase the series while carrying the confidence that usually shows up only after a team has already proven it can handle the moment.