Morning Skate Report: May 14, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights are back on the road to try to close out the series against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday at 7 p.m. PT at Rogers Place. Vegas leads the series, 3-2.

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TV: ESPN
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460
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WATCH PARTY
On Sunday, May 14, The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson will host fans for the game with free parking and free admission. Activations on the Bell Solar Tiltyard, including food and beverage, plus a live DJ, will begin 90 minutes prior to puck drop. The arena doors will open 60 minutes before the game, where fans can join Chance and members of the VGK Cast to watch the game. Giveaways and raffles for VGK Authentics gear will take place during the game.

SERIES AT A GLANCE
Game 1: Golden Knights 6, Oilers 4 | Highlights
Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 1 | Highlights
Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Oilers 1 | Highlights
Game 4: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 1 | Highlights
Game 5: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3 | Highlights
Game 6: Sunday, May 14, 7 p.m. at Rogers Place (ESPN)
\Game 7: Tuesday, May 16, 6 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena (TNT)
* If necessary*

LAST TIME OUT
Vegas bested the Oilers, 4-3, on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena. All of Edmonton's goals came on the man advantage, with Connor McDavid scoring two on the power play and Zach Hyman scoring one on the power play. The Golden Knights also saw production from their power play, with Mark Stone and Reilly Smith each scoring a power-play goal. Jack Eichel and Nicolas Hague also scored for Vegas in the win. Stone, Smith and Hague scored the team's fastest three goals in team playoff history (89 seconds).

PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERSGolden Knights:
Jack Eichel - 13 points (6G, 7A)
Mark Stone - 12 points (7G, 5A)
Chandler Stephenson - 10 points (6G, 4A)

Oilers:
Connor McDavid - 19 points (7G, 12A)
Leon Draisaitl - 18 points (13G 5A)
Evan Bouchard - 17 points (4G, 13A)

AROUND THE NHL
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers (Vegas leads, 3-2)
Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars (Series tied, 3-3)

Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (Florida wins, 4-1)
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Carolina wins, 4-1)

KEYS TO THE GAME
Teamwork makes the dream work: Vegas did a lot of things right during Friday night's 4-3 win, including help from four different goal scorers on the score sheet. Production from more than one line - and even some defensemen - can help them power past Edmonton's strong offense.

On the road again: Rogers Place is a tough building to play in, but the Golden Knights were able to secure a Game 3 win in Edmonton earlier in the series. Vegas was 26-7-8 on the road during the regular season. Staying positive and calm in enemy territory can be one of the biggest factors to winning the series.