There have been 590 playoff series in the NHL tied at 2-2. “I think this time of year experience is a big thing and we have a lot of guys still on the team from when we won,” said defenseman Shea Theodore, who was the top-scoring defenseman in the postseason for the Golden Knights two seasons ago and scored the game-opening goal Saturday. Suddenly, there was a face-off in the Minnesota end and the Golden Knights struck, scoring a playoff-type goal. Minnesota defenseman Jake Middleton fanned on a clearing attempt and Reilly Smith, an original Golden Knight, shoveled the puck to the front of the net.
Published: 04/26/2025
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