Follow usIn a crucial Game 6 showdown, the Vegas Golden Knights kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding 2-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night in Las Vegas.
Noah Hanifin emerged as the hero for the Golden Knights, scoring the eventual game-winning goal midway through the third period. Hanifin’s clutch performance broke the scoreless deadlock and propelled Vegas to victory.
Goalkeeper Adin Hill played a stellar game between the pipes, recording 23 saves to secure his third postseason shutout. Mark Stone sealed the win for the Golden Knights with an empty-net goal in the final seconds of the game.
With the win, Vegas, the defending Stanley Cup champion, avoided elimination and forced a decisive Game 7 in the Western Conference first-round series. Game 7 is set to take place on Sunday in Dallas, where both teams will battle it out for a spot in the next round against the Colorado Avalanche.
Despite a strong performance from Dallas goalkeeper Jake Oettinger, who stopped 28 of 29 shots, the Stars saw their three-game winning streak come to an end. Hanifin’s clutch goal proved to be the difference-maker in a tightly contested matchup.
Hanifin, acquired from the Calgary Flames in a trade earlier this year, showcased his playoff prowess with his second career playoff goal, highlighting his impact on the Golden Knights’ postseason journey.
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