Vegas Grabs Game 1 with a Late Strike

Vegas steals the opener with a late goal, which is exactly the sort of gut punch that leaves the other bench staring at the scoreboard a little too long. Game 1 wins are not just about the night itself - they usually set the tone for the rest of the series and force the other club to spend the next 48 hours second-guessing everything. The Golden Knights have the kind of closing touch that can make a series feel downhill in a hurry.