Who Will Win the 1st Round Series: Golden Knights or Wild? When Does Game 1 of the Series Start? 2021 NHL Playoffs 1st Round Preview!
Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the Golden Knights vs. Wild: 2021 NHL 1st Round Preview. In fact, we will be showcasing the overall series prediction as well as the 2021 results from each team. In addition, we will be going over each team’s playoff history as well as the key players to watch. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Golden Knights vs. Wild: 2021 NHL 1st Round Preview
2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
Series Start Times for All Seven Games:
Game 1-Sunday, May 16, 2021 (3:00 P.M. EDT/12:00 P.M. PDT on NBC and Sportsnet)
Game 2-Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (10:00 P.M. EDT/7:00 P.M. PDT on NBC Sports Network and Sportsnet)
Game 3-Thursday, May 20, 2021 (9:30 P.M. EDT/6:30 P.M. PDT on NBC Sports Network)
Game 4-Saturday, May 22, 2021 (8:00 P.M. EDT/5:00 P.M. PDT on NBC)
*Game 5-Monday, May 24, 2021 (TBA and If Necessary)
*Game 6-Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (TBA and If Necessary)
Do or Die Game 7-Friday, May 28, 2021 (TBA and If Necessary)
Series Location: T-Mobile Arena-Las Vegas, Nevada (Games 1, 2, 5, 7) & Xcel Energy Center-St. Paul, Minnesota (Games 3, 4, 6)
2020-2021 Regular Season Series: Wild Won the Regular Season Series vs. Golden Knights 5-3
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: First Ever Postseason Meeting
Vegas Golden Knights (40-14-2)-#2 Seed in the West
- 4th Consecutive Appearance Dating Back to 2018
- 1st Postseason Meeting vs. Wild
- Has Not won a First Round Series Since 2019 vs. Sharks
- Looking for Back-to-Back West Finals Appearances for 1st Time in Team History
- Seeking 3rd Conference Finals Appearance in Franchise History
- Has Not Been to the Stanley Cup Finals Since 2018
- Seeking 1st Stanley Cup Championship in Franchise History
Minnesota Wild (35-16-5)-#3 Seed in the West
- Back-to-Back Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 2013-2018
- 1st Postseason Meeting vs. Vegas
- 8th Playoff Appearance Since 2010
- Looking for 1st Western Conference Finals Appearance Since 2003
- Has Never Been to the Stanley Cup Finals in Franchise History
- Seeking 1st Stanley Cup Title in Team History
- Has Not Won a Playoff Series Since the 2015 West Quarterfinals vs. Blues
Top Players to Watch in Golden Knights vs. Wild Series (2020-2021 Regular Season Statistics)
Vegas Golden Knights
- G Marc-Andre Fleury: 26-10-0 Record, 0.928 Save %, 1.98 G.A.A.
- C William Karlsson: 14 Goals & 25 Assists (39 Points)
- RW Mark Stone: 21 Goals & 40 Assists (61 Points)
- LW Jonathan Marchessault: 18 Goals & 26 Assists (44 Points)
- C Chandler Stephenson: 14 Goals & 21 Assists (35 Points)
Minnesota Wild
- G Cam Talbot: 19-8-5 Record, 0.915 Save %, 2.63 G.A.A.
- RW Mats Zuccarello: 11 Goals & 24 Assists (35 Points)
- LW Zach Parise: 7 Goals & 11 Assists (18 Points)
- RW Nick Bonino: 10 Goals & 16 Assists (26 Points)
- C Joel Eriksson Ek: 19 Goals & 11 Assists (30 Points)
Official Golden Knights vs. Wild: 2021 NHL 1st Round Prediction
Golden Knights in Six Games
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