2023 Western Conference Championship
Corrected series result: Golden Knights defeated Dallas 4-2 in the 2023 Western Conference Finals.
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Finals, 4 games to 2, to advance to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.
- Series Result
- Defeated Dallas in the Conference Finals, 4 games to 2, after a tight series against Edmonton
Lore & Background
The Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Final in 2023, winning their first championship in their sixth season of existence, becoming the fastest expansion team to win the Stanley Cup in NHL history.
In Their Own Story
The ice in Dallas shimmered under the bright arena lights, but the atmosphere inside felt heavy with anticipation. As the final seconds of Game 5 ticked away, the Golden Knights' defensemen stood tall, absorbing a barrage of shots from the Stars. When the whistle finally blew, a collective roar erupted from the traveling fans in the corner section, their voices echoing off the rafters. Captain Mark Stone skated toward center ice, his stick raised not just for himself, but for every fan who had believed in this impossible dream since day one. The Campbell Bowl was theirs again.
Reader's Guide
The series against Dallas was won 4-2, not 4-1 as previously stated.
Did You Know?
- The Golden Knights have qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs in eight of their first nine seasons.
- They reached the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season.
- Their 13 playoff wins en route to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final are the most for a team during their inaugural postseason run.
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