Defenseman Shea Theodore collected a goal and an assist and Jack Eichel registered two helpers Saturday, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Florida Panthers during the Stanley Cup finals opener.
Game 1 meant it was time for Lord Stanley’s Cup to wake from its year-long hibernation …
Rise and shine. pic.twitter.com/9qwebWHhYc
— The Stanley Cup (@StanleyCup) April 17, 2023
Since it started in Las Vegas, it only made sense big stakes were involved …
VGK Owner Bill Foley has partnered with @FlaPanthers Owner Vincent Viola to donate $100,000 to military families following the 2023 #StanleyCup Final. The owner of the winning team will choose a Veterans Service Organization to accept the donation. 😊🇺🇸https://t.co/aPKkYUBfIf
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 3, 2023
Before the opening faceoff, Sin City was electric …
It’s so beautiful 😍 #UKnightTheRealm pic.twitter.com/Ip8N2ZlTSa
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 3, 2023
The Golden Knights looked ready to charge …
This. Is. Vegas. #UKnightTheRealm pic.twitter.com/gugp73HPBN
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 4, 2023
More than 2,500 miles away, the Panthers’ home area was filled with far-reaching support …
No other place to be 😼 pic.twitter.com/WYOn4f1uDD
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 4, 2023
And the Panthers’ faithful had a lot to cheer about during an early penalty kill …
First goal of the 2023 #StanleyCup Final was a shortyyy 🔥@FlaPanthers | #TimeToHunt pic.twitter.com/hodqcyl8V8
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) June 4, 2023
Scoring the series-opening goal was an appropriate way for Eric Staal to celebrate a playoff milestone …
Tonight marks Stanley Cup Playoffs game No. 💯 for Eric Staal! 👏 pic.twitter.com/ugMAzdLjZl
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 4, 2023
Coming back to haunt former teammates …
the former Florida Panther ties it up 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/UytZ12Sb6p
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 4, 2023
After 20 minutes …
📈 through 20. pic.twitter.com/AKw8Q8CVaa
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 4, 2023
The save of the series, already …
ADIN BLEEPING HILL 😤 pic.twitter.com/6a7quzafMu
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 4, 2023
The best blue-line moves of the series, already …
WOW THEO JUST WOW 🥵 pic.twitter.com/rXO1o4HZUg
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 4, 2023
With 11 seconds left in the second period, the Duke came to the rescue …
BARKY WINS IT, DUKE FINISHES IT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hs2ZEQQkHj
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 4, 2023
After 40 minutes …
All even through two! pic.twitter.com/EVeQzJlGG8
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 4, 2023
Zach Whitecloud put the Fortress on cloud nine, netting what proved to be the game-winning goal …
ZACH WHITECLOUD!!!
THE FORTRESS IS ROCKING!@GoldenKnights | #UKnightTheRealm | #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/4h318Btub6
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) June 4, 2023
Hands of Stone …
Out of the air and into the net. 👏 #StanleyCup
🇺🇸: @NHL_On_TNT ➡️ https://t.co/LaJpv7cBo5 #NHLonTNT
🇨🇦: @Sportsnet ➡️ https://t.co/uEVY6yYjf7 pic.twitter.com/lLNFlj9JAl— NHL (@NHL) June 4, 2023
The many faces of Stone …
The many faces of #ExpressiveMarkStone 😅 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/ld3y3DcdZj
— NHL (@NHL) June 4, 2023
With the Panthers’ net exposed, Reilly Smith capped the Game 1 scoring …
REILLY SMITH WITH THE EMPTY NETTER!!! IT’S 5-2 GOLDEN KNIGHTS!!! pic.twitter.com/GOkYGt4DJw
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 4, 2023
After 60 minutes …
Shea Theodore and @jackeichel register two points apiece and the @GoldenKnights pick up the victory in Game 1! 🏒 #StanleyCup
NHL x @Discover pic.twitter.com/i0xESk5mUU
— NHL (@NHL) June 4, 2023
Game 1 proved to be a grand opening Knight …
HAPPY HOCKEY PLAYERS 😄#VegasBorn | @TequilaAvion pic.twitter.com/kAjKW7TVRw
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 4, 2023
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