Vegas Meets Utah in a Series That Keeps Getting Louder

The Golden Knights and Mammoth are back in the playoff spotlight, and this matchup has the kind of edge that usually shows up in June. Vegas brings the heavyweight expectations, while Utah is trying to prove it belongs in the same sentence, let alone the same rink. The postseason pressure is already doing what it always does - exposing every weakness and amplifying every mistake. This one has the feel of a game where a fast start can change the whole temperature of the series.