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Vegas Golden Knights Set Sights on Redemption Against Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center

As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare to face off against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Golden Knights have shown a mix of outcomes in their past performances, with a thrilling victory followed by a narrow defeat and an overtime win.


Feb 12, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) shoots the puck into the Minnesota Wild zone during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the New Jersey Devils, the Golden Knights secured a 3-1 win, showcasing strong defensive play and effective scoring late in the game. They managed to block an impressive 21 shots while also taking advantage of scoring opportunities, resulting in three goals from 37 shots.


However, this victory was preceded by a loss to the Calgary Flames where they were outscored during a third-period surge. Despite winning faceoffs at 51 percent and blocking 19 shots, they could not convert on powerplay opportunities and ultimately fell with only one goal from 29 shots.


Feb 12, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save as Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) looks for the rebound during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The team's resilience was tested earlier when they faced off against Seattle Kraken. After trailing early on, Vegas fought back to force overtime where they clinched victory with an overtime goal. Their shooting percentage stood out at 15 percent as they scored five goals from just 34 shots.


The upcoming match presents another opportunity for Vegas to demonstrate their ability to bounce back after setbacks and capitalize on scoring chances while maintaining solid defense. With both teams looking for crucial points as the season progresses, it's sure to be an intense battle on ice.


Feb 12, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jon Merrill (4) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live from St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on March 30th at 2:30 PM CT via ESPN+ or Hulu broadcasts.

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