Morning Skate Report: May 10, 2025

The Vegas Golden Knights look to turn the tide against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday at 6 p.m. PT at Rogers Place.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: TNT, truTV, and Max
Pregame Show: Scripps Sports (Vegas 34 in Vegas; full network) and KnightTime+ at 5:30 p.m.
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460

NOTES
In Game 3 of a best-of-seven series, the Golden Knights own an overall record of 11-6 and an 8-5 record on the road.

Jack Eichel recorded his 42^nd point (10G, 32A) in his 37^th career postseason game in Game 2 to become the fourth-fastest U.S born player in NHL history to record 40 playoff points.

Download the Official Vegas Golden Knights Mobile App for updates throughout the postseason including ticket information, team news and interactive ways to engage with the Golden Knights throughout the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

WATCH PARTY
The Golden Knights will host a watch party for Game 3 on Saturday at the Oasis Pool at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Doors will open at 5 p.m. PT with the event being free and open to all ages. All fans are encouraged to wear VGK gear and can confirm entry by visiting here. Team partners Código 1530 Tequila and Anheuser-Busch will also feature activations at the event. The watch party will feature a DJ and appearances from the VGK cast. Raffle prizes and giveaways, including tickets to feature playoff games. After the game, fans 21-and-older in VGK gear will receive free admission to LIV. Fans attending the watch party will receive complimentary self-parking validation at the host stand.

SERIES AT A GLANCE
All times Pacific
Game 1: Edmonton Oilers 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2 | HIGHLIGHTS
Game 2: Edmonton Oilers 5, Vegas Golden Knights 4 (OT) | HIGHLIGHTS
Game 3: Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. PT | Rogers Place
Game 4: Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. PT | Rogers Place
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 14 - Time TBD | T-Mobile Arena | BUY TICKETS
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 16 - Time TBD | Rogers Place
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 18 - Time TBD | T-Mobile Arena | BUY TICKETS

LAST TIME OUT
The Vegas Golden Knights lost in overtime, 5-4, to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the second-round series on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. Victor Olofsson (2G, 1A) and Eichel (3A) each had three for Vegas in the loss. William Karlsson and Alex Pietrangelo also scored for the Golden Knights as they overcame a 4-2 deficit in the third period to force overtime. Leon Draisaitl netted the game-winning goal for the Oilers as they took a 2-0 series lead.

VEGAS SCORING LEADERS
Jack Eichel – 9 points (1G, 8A)
Mark Stone – 8 points (4G, 4A)
Tomas Hertl – 5 points (3G, 2A)
Alex Pietrangelo – 5 points (2G, 3A)
Shea Theodore – 5 points (2G, 3A)

EDMONTON SCORING LEADERSConnor McDavid – 14 points (2G, 12A)
Leon Draisaitl – 13 points (5G, 8A)
Evan Bouchard – 9 points (4G, 5A)

PREGAME SOUND

BY THE NUMBERS
2 – Olofsson scored two power-play goals in Game 2 to put up his first career postseason multi-goal night and became the second Golden Knight in franchise history to score two power-play goals in a playoff game.

8 – Eichel notched his eighth career multi-assist playoff game with the Golden Knights to move up second-most in franchise history, trailing only Shea Theodore.

18 – The Golden Knights have had 18 different players notch at least a point so far in the postseason.

19 – In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Vegas blueline has posted 19 points (8G, 11A) in total.

AROUND THE NHLVegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton leads, 2-0)
Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars (Series tied, 1-1)

Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Series tied, 1-1)
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers (Toronto leads, 2-1)

KEYS TO THE GAME
Best Foot Forward: After dropping Game 2, Mark Stone highlighted the team’s ongoing improvement with each outing. To shift momentum in the series, the Golden Knights will need to put the past behind them and focus on securing a pivotal win in Edmonton.

Step Up: An important factor to the Golden Knights' success throughout the regular season and getting to the second-round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is their depth. Head Coach Bruce Cassidy spoke on how different players have the ability to fill bigger roles in order help the team gain momentum in the series. The Golden Knights aim to get different contributions throughout the roster in order to chip away of the Oilers series lead.