Cup Final Notebook: May 31

The Vegas Golden Knights have landed in Washington, D.C. and are now prepping for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final set to take place at 8 p.m. Saturday at Capital One Arena.
The Golden Knights split Games 1 and 2 at T-Mobile Arena with the Washington Capitals, but will take a solid 8-2 playoff road record into Capital One Arena.
"I think we try to play the same game no matter what building we're playing in," said Vegas head coach Gerard Gallant. "It worked very well in the postseason. Try to play the same game, play a quick, fast game, an up-tempo game.

Every game is important in the playoffs. I really don't think it matters if you're playing on the road at home, just make sure you're focused for the game."
The Golden Knights aren't panicked following the 3-2 Game 2 loss, which tied up the series Wednesday night in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights had a few opportunities to tie the game in the third period, including shot from forward Alex Tuch that resulted in an acrobatic save by Washington goaltender Braden Holtby, and a 5-on-3 power play.
"No, there's no panic," Gallant said of the Golden Knights locker room. "The series is 1-1. We're switching to the next two games here in Washington. We know it's never going to be easy to win a Stanley Cup
"So, you've just got to focus on the next game. You don't worry about the last game you just finished. You get prepared for the next game on Saturday."
GRITTY GAMES
Both Stanley Cup Final games played have been physical games between the Capitals and Golden Knights, but Gallant feels the Golden Knights will have to be grittier to win the series.
"The Caps finished more checks than we did on their fore-check. I thought they played a grittier game than we did," he said. "We had a chance to win the game. We didn't play a real bad game, but we didn't play enough to win.
"Overall, we've got to make sure we're playing gritty. Got to win the one-on-one battles, and that's how you win hockey games."
Still, the team will have to implement that gritty style while staying true to the fast, quick-paced game they've honed all year long. They were able to do both tasks in the three previous playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets.
"When we're doing that, we're playing well," Gallant said. "Guys are used to getting bumped and banged. At this point, you know what, guys are just excited to play the games. They know whoever is going to win this series, it's going to be a lot of fun and the team that loses it's going to be real tough on them.
"There's less than two weeks left to go in the season one way or the other and the guys are going to lay it all out on the line."
Following Wednesday's game, defenseman Shea Theodore, who scored goal in the loss, said the team also needs to be more aware of Washington's physicality. With that in mind, using their nimble feet might come in handy in the upcoming games.
"They're a fast group, they're physical," Theodore said Wednesday night. "They finish all their checks and I think that's something we have to be a little bit more aware of. We have to use our speed and we have to turn over less pucks, definitely."
WATCH PARTIES
With the Golden Knights on the road Saturday and Monday for Games 3 and 4, the Golden Knights have announced watch parties for the two games.
Admission is free to both watch parties and fans are encouraged to arrive early for the 5 p.m. puck drops.
Toshiba Plaza outside of T-Mobile Arena will host Saturday's watch party. The Park, adjacent to Toshiba Plaza, will add two more areas to watch the game, with an area next to Bliss Dance and another near the North Doors of New York-New York next to Beerhaus.
Food and drink specials will be offered throughout the area. Chance, the Golden Knight, the Golden Aces and the Knight Line presented by Drumbots will make special appearances at the party and fans will have chances to win Vegas Golden Knight prizes.
Monday's watch party will be at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, where a 72-foot screen with stadium sound will project the game. A shooting cage and corn hole will be available for fans, as well as food trucks and beverages.
Seating is first come first serve, but guests can reserve tables for 4-12 people or private cabanas.
Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, will also be playing both games.