Golden Knights Edge Wild 3-2, Lead Series 3-2 in Overtime

The Vegas Golden Knights secured a crucial 3-2 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series. The game featured strong performances from Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and William Karlsson for Vegas, while Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy continued to shine offensively. A potential late go-ahead goal for the Wild was overturned due to an offside challenge, setting the stage for Vegas to clinch the win in overtime. The series has been tightly contested, with both teams splitting games at home and away, and analysts largely predicting the Golden Knights to ultimately prevail, many in six games. Both teams have demonstrated resilience, and the Golden Knights' strong home record at T-Mobile Arena could be a deciding factor as the series progresses. Minnesota's coach John Hynes remains optimistic, emphasizing the competitive nature of the series and the importance of each remaining game.