The Vegas Golden Knights picked up right where they left off in round one, cruising to a 7-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
The goal scoring spree started early when Cody Eakin scored his second goal of the playoffs 4:31 into the first period, and more goals followed.
Fresh off a 4-0 series win, the @GoldenKnights wasted no time getting on the board. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/BOJ1kJe5uc
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2018
Erik Haula gave Vegas a two-goal advantage just 26 seconds later, and Jonathan Marchessault gave the Knights a 3-0 lead just one minute, five seconds later.
First of the #StanleyCup Playoffs for @JMarchessault18 and he's whipping that right home. pic.twitter.com/TxhztAy40z
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2018
Alex Tuch added a fourth goal to the lead for Vegas at the 8:17 mark of the first period on a power play following a San Jose penalty.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… except for these @alextuch89 moves.
He might want to bring those along. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/T90IrEv4py
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2018
Shea Theodore joined in on the fun, scoring the Golden Knights lone goal of the second period at the 16:32 mark, making the score 5-0 Vegas.
Don't be sleeping on @stheodore17. He's always willing to jump in. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/piOP8QMksB
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2018
The Golden Knights added a pair of third period goals, the first by Colin Miller followed by a James Neal tally, giving Vegas a 7-0 lead. The seven goals in Game 1 matched the amount the Golden Knights scored in its entire first round series.
Packin' some heat on the power play, @Colin6Miller grabs his first career #StanleyCup Playoff goal to extend the lead. pic.twitter.com/z4AfWj64f5
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2018
Marc Andre-Fleury registered 33 saves in net for Vegas while recording his third shutout of the postseason.
William Karlsson and Reilly Smith each recorded three assists in the win, and each goal scored by the Golden Knights came off the stick of a different player.
The series continues in Las Vegas on Saturday, with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m. MT. The game can be viewed on NBC.
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NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights make history, advance to semifinals
