Morning Skate Report: June 10, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights will try to bounce back from their Game 3 loss as they face off against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday at 5 p.m. PT at FLA Live Arena. Vegas leads the series, 2-1.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: TNT, TBS, truTV
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460
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WATCH PARTY
Las Vegas Ballpark will host fans for the first time during the 2023 postseason on Saturday, June 10 when the Golden Knights face the Panthers for Game 4 of the series at 5 p.m. PT. Admission for the watch party on Saturday is $5 per person, plus applicable fees, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation. All seating for the watch party will be general admission, and fans are also invited to watch from the outfield grass with their own towels, blankets, and pillows. Chairs will not be permitted inside the venue and select concessions at Las Vegas Ballpark will be open during the event. All fans attending the watch party for Game 4 may enter the venue through the gates located in the outfield, and fans with a Club ticket are encouraged to enter through VIP. A pair of tickets to the team's next home game will be given away, as well as an item from VGK Authentics. For tickets and more information on the watch party at Las Vegas Ballpark, fans can visit this link. Water Street Plaza will also be hosting a watch party in Henderson.

SERIES AT A GLANCE
Game 1: Golden Knights 5, Panthers 2 | Highlights
Game 2: Golden Knights 7, Panthers 2 | Highlights
Game 3: Panthers 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | Highlights
Game 4: Sat., June 10: Golden Knights at Panthers, 5 p.m. PT (TNT, TBS, truTV)
Game 5: Tue., June 13: Panthers at Golden Knights, 5 p.m. PT (TNT, TBS, truTV)
Game 6: \Fri., June 16: Golden Knights at Panthers, 5 p.m. PT (TNT, TBS, truTV)
Game 7: \Mon., June 19: Panthers at Golden Knights, 5 p.m. PT (TNT, TBS, truTV)
* = If necessary

LAST TIME OUT
Vegas came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers on Thursday at FLA Live Arena. Brandon Montour opened the scoring four minutes into the first period. Mark Stone and Jonathan Marchessault both scored power-play goals to bring the score to 2-1. In the third, Matthew Tkachuk tied the game again, 2-2. Carter Verhaeghe netted the overtime winner for the 3-2 Florida win.

PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERSGolden Knights:
Jonathan Marchessault - 23 points (13G, 10A)
Jack Eichel - 23 points (6G, 17A)
Mark Stone - 19 points (8G, 11A)

Panthers:
Matthew Tkachuk - 24 points (11G, 13A)
Carter Verhaeghe - 19 points (7G, 10A)
Aleksander Barkov - 14 points (4G, 10A)

KEYS TO THE GAME
Special teams:The Golden Knights have significantly improved on both the power play and penalty kill. They killed off all five of Florida's power plays in Game 3. Keeping up the consistency of the special teams is key to a successful game.

Be a goldfish: Even though Vegas lost Game 3, they are still in a good spot leading the series 2-1. Going back to Vegas with a 3-1 series lead will bring them one step closer to the ultimate goal. All it takes is a positive mindset and to move on from the previous game to focus on success in Game 4.