Overview

• Brett Howden led the Golden Knights with two goals, including an empty-netter in the final second of the game.
• Vegas' Tomas Hertl contributed a goal and an assist, while Pavel Dorofeyev added a key power-play goal in the second period.
• Matt Boldy scored both of Minnesota's goals, assisted by Kirill Kaprizov, highlighting the Wild's dependence on their top line.
• Vegas' depth was evident as all four lines played significant minutes, contrasting with Minnesota's heavier reliance on its top players.
• Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday night in Las Vegas, with the Wild aiming to even the series before heading home.