2018 First Round vs Nashville Predators
First expansion team since 1967 to make playoffs in inaugural season; first since 1967–68 Blues to reach Final in debut year.
The Vegas Golden Knights made the playoffs in their inaugural season, becoming the first expansion team to do so since the 1967 NHL expansion.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Vegas won 4-2
- Playoff status
- Advanced to Second Round vs San Jose Sharks
Lore & Background
The Golden Knights became the first team since the 1967–68 St. Louis Blues to reach the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. The only difference is that the 1967–68 season through to the 1969–70 season ensured that an expansion team would be able to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
Reader's Guide
In the first round, the Vegas Golden Knights, as Pacific Division champions, faced the Los Angeles Kings, who qualified as a wild card. The Golden Knights won the series.
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