This is an 8* on VEGAS

Vegas suffered a 1-0 loss (in overtime) in Game 1, but seems to be a safe bet to bounce back in Game 2 due to its strong home ice advantage and overall prowess. While the Golden Knights may rue not finishing first in the division, they did have the second most points in the entire league and they did have the top goal differential. They also outshot Minnesota 42-30 in Game 1. The Wild are 6-1-2 this season vs. Vegas, but the Golden Knights are 21-5-3 at home. It is obviously critical that Vegas doesn’t fall into an 0-2 hole heading back to Minnesota as they have never won a game in regulation in the Twin Cities. The Knights have won six straight times after being held to two goals or fewer in the previous game. This is a team that scored five or more goals 20 times in the regular season. They are 3-0 all-time in Game 2’s if they dropped Game 1. We expect them to “break out” offensively in this one. Play on VEGAS

AAA