The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2023 Stanley Cup champions! The team defeated the Florida Panthers in six games, capping off a remarkable season for the expansion franchise.
Source - NHL.com
The Golden Knights entered the playoffs as the Western Conference's top seed, and they showed why they were the favorites throughout the postseason. They won their first two series in five games, and they then defeated the Panthers in a hard-fought six-game series.
The Golden Knights were led by a balanced attack that featured several key contributors. Mark Stone led the team with 36 goals and 87 points during the regular season, while Max Pacioretty added 30 goals and 76 points. In the playoffs, Stone had 10 goals and 21 points, while Pacioretty had eight goals and 17 points.
Source - NHL.com
The Golden Knights' Stanley Cup victory was a feel-good story for the city of Las Vegas. The team was founded in 2017 as part of the NHL's expansion into Las Vegas. The city had never had a major professional sports team before, and the Golden Knights quickly became a popular draw.
Here are some other interesting facts about the 2023 Stanley Cup Final:
- The Golden Knights are the fastest expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, breaking the record set by the Philadelphia Flyers, who won in their seventh season in 1974.
- The Golden Knights are the first team to win the Stanley Cup in their inaugural season since the 1967-68 expansion.
- The Golden Knights are the first team to win the Stanley Cup after being the worst team in the NHL the previous season.
- The Golden Knights are the first team to win the Stanley Cup after being founded in the 21st century.
- The Golden Knights are the first team to win the Stanley Cup after being founded in Las Vegas.
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