The Dallas Stars were able to get by the Colorado Avalanche in seven games. The offense is led by Joe Pavelski with eight goals, and Miro Heiskanen has added 16 helpers. As a team, they are putting up 3.31 goals a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 3.5 goals a game. On special teams, they are scoring on 28.3 percent of their power plays and they are killing off 82.3 percent of their penalties.

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a seven-game series over the Vancouver Canucks. The offense is led by Alex Tuch eight goals, and Shea Theodore has added 10 helpers. As a team, they are putting up 3.27 goals a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 2.33 goals a game. On special teams, they are scoring on 20.5 percent of their power plays and they are killing off 87.8 percent of their penalties.


The Vegas Golden Knights have won seven of the nine meetings against the Dallas Stars. The Golden Knights have been the best, most balanced team throughout these playoffs. The Stars have found some offensive output against the Lanche but the Knights have a better defense and goaltending than Colorado. I like Vegas to draw first blood as they have been the best team in the bubble so far.

Play on Vegas.