Round One Preview: Golden Knights vs Mammoth

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1. Vegas in 7

2. My Nephew is a season ticket holder in Salt Lake. So I will be cheering for Utah. My prediction is Vegas in 7. The Coaching may be the slight edge Vegas will get.

3. Thanks Shannon! 🙏

4. I hate both these teams for very petty reasons as Vegas are my arch-nemesis and Utah killed the Desert Dogs

5. Weird pick here but I have either the Knights in 6 or the Mammoth in 7. The Knights have some crazy players but I feel like if the Knights let the Mammoth get to game 7, the Mammoth are going to be so motivated they'll be unstoppable.

6. I bet this will be a close series.
   Utah is faster but VGK is actually starting to use the talent they have for once.

   I'm going Vegas in 6.

   I really think Schmid should backing up Hart but Hill makes too much money

7. Anyone notice how Mark Stone's spleen stopped exploding when NHL patched the playoff salary cap loophole? What a myserious coincidence. Hoping for Mammoth in 4, because fuck Vegas.

8. Utah in 6. Wishing the Utah fans a great series in their first ever playoffs!

9. Slow to start games will be central to things for Knights. A lot of offensive pop with Mammoth and their home games will be nirvana for those fans. Going to be a compelling series! 🏒🥅💥

10. I think Utah landing in the WC1 spot gives them a very legit shot of making the conference finals. Finishing 4th in the central put them in the Goldilocks zone.

11. It's crazy to think about if the Mammoths were in the Pacific Division, they'd have a regular playoff spot. That being said being a Coyotes fan, I've been cheering for the Mammoths. Sooooooo Mammoths in 6.

12. Utah wins the series in 6, maybe 7.

13. Vegas has all the momentum and the home ice, I think its an uphill battle for Utah. Great match up for playoff hockey can't wait.

14. It would be so great if Utah moved on to the 2nd round. Vegas had their fun. Go golf.

15. There really are some exciting matchups in round 1, particularly division 2's vs 3's. I am totally against a 1 thru 8 pairing. Dallas vs Minnesota, Tampa vs Montreal, and particularly the battle of Pennsylvania should produce great hockey.

16. Should be fun. I think the coach bump for Vegas will be the difference. Knights in 6.

17. This may be a fantastic series. Very likely to go the limit. Having Sergachev manning the defensewhen they are on the PP, or when they are short, is huge. I feel Utah has a few more weapons, to attack Vegas with. Shannon, you are sooo spot on about Cooley. He get seperate from the opposing " D" and is extremely dangerous, in all alone vs. the opposing goalie.
    Utah will have an edge on Carter Hart, as he has not seen them in game action. Dylan Geunther did not play the reg. season finale vs. St.Louis, I believe due to an upper body injury, so having him back for game one, would be pivotal.
    The Mammoth have enough intangle scoring on the back lines, like Carcone and Yammamoto, to make Vegas have to watch them closely. I think Utah gets by Vegas

18. Plus, in Vegas and in Salt Lake City, the visiting teams fans will travel well, being only 6 hours apart. Maybe a new rivalry brewing!

19. mammoth in 5

20. Both teams come in 10W and 10L in their past 20 games. However, VGK was 7-1 in their past 8 due to the boost received with the change in coach. Before the season I had Utah as my darkhorse team and I think they could pull off this upset. But they will need guys like Peterka, Hayton, Durzi and Weegar to step up their game to their capabilities. And they need to keep the game 5 on 5 as much as possible because they lose the special teams battle quite considerably.

21. utah in 4

22. Gonna regret wearing that hat and jersey. Vegas in 6

23. The Battle of Interstate 15

24. I think Vegas wins but I’m a mammoth fan! Tusks up baby!!

25. Knights in 6

26. Utah in 6 if McBain plays. Vegas in 7 if he's unable.

27. Thanks!
    Hey HG, love your work! The playoff previews are great for poolies. If this helps me out with a big win, I will be sure to compensate you accordingly. It is clear you love the best game and toughest playoff on the planet.
    The only suggestion is more dialogue on the injuries.

28. Mammoth fan here in AZ…been going to some games in Salt Lake City. Can't make it there for a playoff game but I'll catch a game in Vegas! Looking forward to it! TUSKS UP UTAH!!

29. Go Uath Mammoth! (thanks Fanatics)

30. Mammoth in 6.

31. I can't wait to watch this series.

32. Carter Hart is a weak goalie who peaked early in his career. He'll cave after a few rare solid games, just like he did after a few games at the outset in January. VGK won't be able to contain Mammoth scoring and speed. Andersson was good pickup for VGK though and will push it to 6.

33. Any word on a no Kings rally in Denver?

34. Vegas in 6. Torts has them moving forward not east west getting out of the day zone. Faster and not collapsing on defense to defend iffy goaltending. Utah will be a tough out. But Vegas and the experience team and coach will be the difference. Go knights go

35. Fair assessment… nod to Utah goaltending feels right; "Veggie" could steal a game

36. Something to note about Utah's PP is that it struggled at the beginning of the season but picked up a lot somewhere around the Olympic break, so the season average of 20% is a bit misleading. If their power play keeps working like it has been the last couple months I'd say they're at least even

37. I noticed you chose to omit OG Jets vs Golden Knights playoff matchups as well 🤔

38. Akira Schmid played the bulk of the season with a better record than Hart and Hill and he is on the sidelines? Oooookkkaaayyy….

39. Torts with the right team is the best coach in the league … for a time. Now is that time. VGK in 5.

40. I’m predicting this matchup goes to 7 games. These teams are so evenly matched! So excited for this series.

41. Utah fans are so cute! One word. Pedigree. Sorry guys! Vegas Has to rebuild sooner or later.

42. Should be noted the goaltending between Vejlmelka and Hart are very close. Hart beats Veggie in GAA and Veggie beats Hart in Save %

43. Let’s go Utah. Tusks Up

44. As a VGK fan, Utah HC is my vice 😂

45. I don't have a horse in this race but I am so looking forward to see where this first round goes. I give it 7 games Utah wins barely but it could go either way. That said, Knights have been looking waaaay more confident and no longer play like everything is a struggle since the coach bump. Lets hope they bring that into this round!

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