3 takeaways from Knights win: Captain sparks Game 1 victory
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Stone scored on the subsequent power play for his fourth goal in his last two playoff games. He recorded a hat trick in the Knights’ Stanley Cup-clinching 9-3 victory against the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Final.
2. ‘Playoff Marchy’ strikes again
Marchessault came up with another huge postseason moment Monday.
His goal extended his playoff point streak to 11 games. He’s scored nine goals and seven assists in that stretch, which dates back to Game 2 of the 2023 Western Conference Final against the Stars.
Marchessault didn’t score a goal until the Knights’ eighth playoff game last season. He didn’t waste time this year. His goal was his 35th in the playoffs for the Knights in 89 games.
3. Thompson settles down
Goaltender Logan Thompson stepped up when needed his first playoff start.
He made 27 saves and overcame a rough third goal to earn his first postseason win.
Thompson misplayed Marchment’s goal, which came from 60 feet away. That led to chants of “Logan” throughout the arena to try to get into the 27-year-old’s head.
Thompson didn’t compound his mistake. He stayed composed and helped the Knights see out the win.
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