The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here.
The bracket couldn’t have broken better for the Minnesota Wild, who draw the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round - at team they’ve gone 5-1-2 against in the 2021 National Hockey League regular season. But like they always say: you can throw out the record books once the playoffs arrive. And Vegas will be ready and relishing the opportunity to prove that they’re built for the playoffs.
As you wait for puck drop at 2 p.m. central, get prepared for a high-energy series by checking out our pre-postseason content:
The Golden Knights have a couple game-time decisions, including Max Pacioretty and Tomas Nosek.