Vegas was a popular pick on the Stanley Cup betting odds future markets for the Stanley Cup as one of the most complete teams in the game. Certainly, as a proven, consistent winner, Vegas has earned the trust and confidence of gamblers. The Vegas Golden Knights continued to be the most successful franchise in the history of major professional North American team sports. Since joining the NHL for the 2017-18 season, the Golden Knights have never had a losing season. Also, they have made the playoffs in all but one campaign.
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Preview: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11 PM ET |
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| Location: | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Minnesota Wild | +1½ -140 | 5½ -108 | +195 |  |
| Vegas Golden Knights | -1½ +120 | 5½ -108 | -220 | |
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Vegas Golden Knights Series Schedule
Game 2: Wild at Golden Knights, Tuesday, April 22, 11, ESPN
Game 3: Golden Knights at Wild, Thursday, April 24, 9, TBS, truTV, Max
Game 4: Golden Knights at Wild, Saturday, April 24, 4, TBS, truTV, Max
x-Game 5: Wild at Golden Knights, Tuesday, April 29, TBD
x-Game 6: Golden Knights at Wild, Thursday, May 1, TBD
x-Game 7: Wild at Golden Knights, Saturday, May 3, TBD
Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach
Head coach Bruce Cassidy also served in that role for the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins. He led the Bruins to the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, where Boston lost in seven games to the St. Louis Blues. To summarize, Cassidy had an online wagering career record at the start of the season of 437-228-9-79. Including 145-73-26 with Vegas and a Stanley Cup.
Vegas Golden Knights Goaltenders
G Adin Hill was the hero of the Stanley Cup championship run with a .915 save percentage and 2.50 goals against average. His save percentage in the playoffs was .932. Last year, Hill had a .909 save percentage. This season, Hill has a 2.47 goals against average and a .906 save percentage. His record is 32-13-5 with four shutouts.
Vegas Golden Knights Key Players
Jack Eichel, the second overall pick after Connor McDavid in the 2015 NHL Draft, is the marquee man on the VGK. Last year, he scored 31 goals. This season, Eichel has 27 goals, 66 assists, 93 points, and a +30.
D Alex Pietrangelo was the 4th overall pick of the 2008 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues. At the onset, he began his NHL career in 2008-09 with the Blues and played in St. Louis until 2020-21, when he moved to the Golden Knights. Pietrangelo is a three-time NHL All-Star. This year, he has four goals, 29 assists, 33 points, and a +12.
Vegas Golden Knights Record, Metrics & History
Vegas had NHL rankings of 5th for goals scored and 2nd for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Golden Knights had NHL rankings of 4th for goals against and 27th for penalty killing.
To conclude the regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights were 50-22-10 straight up and 10 over/under the NHL Playoff betting odds total. Also, Vegas was second in the Western Conference playoff standings, six points behind the Winnipeg Jets.
Accordingly, Vegas does everything in a first-class manner. Its broadcasting team is of network-level quality. Its team on the ice is a perennial Stanley Cup contender. Its management is openly doing everything in its power to win the Stanley Cup. Certainly, any other sport would be fortunate to have such a great expansion franchise.