Vegas at Dallas

The defending champs open the playoffs on the road. They're still a talented, experienced, balanced force, ranked 14th in goals scored and 13th in shooting percentage, while the defense is 12th in goals given up (2.96 per game) and 11th in save percentage (.907). Since entering the NHL in 2017, Vegas has the second-most postseason wins (54) and is 23-6 after scoring one or fewer goals in the last game. Dallas lost to Vegas in six games in the Western Conference Final. The Stars won the division title this season, though the goaltending is ranked 14th in save percentage (.904). They're 18-28 at home revenging a loss to an opponent of four or more goals. Vegas won that last meeting, 6-1, at Dallas. Vegas won all three regular-season meetings versus the Stars by an 11-4 count, including two in Dallas. Play Vegas as a Max Play.