It’s officially playoff time for the Vegas Golden Knights, and they have home-ice advantage. The Minnesota Wild, who previously won their last game of the year are looking to hand the Golden Knights an early flight back to Las Vegas. In this article, we’ll explain what happened the last time two times the Wild were in the playoffs, the last two times the Knights were in the playoffs, the last time the two teams played each other in the playoffs, and who we think will win this time around.
The Last Time the Wild Were In the Playoffs
The last time the Minnesota Wild were in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was in the 2022-2023 season when they unfortunately were a first-round exit against the Dallas Stars in 6 games. In those 6 games, the Dallas Stars outscored the Minnesota Wild 21-14. Although Dallas outscored the Wild by 7, 3 of those 6 games were settled by 1 goal.
The Year Before
Back in the 2021-2022 season, the Minnesota Wild were handed a first-round exit all thanks to the St. Louis Blues. Unlike the year that the Wild were outscored 21-14, in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they were outscored 22-16, and the series ended in 6 games. Also, unlike the 2023 season, the 2022 series was not settled by 1-score games.
The Last Time the Vegas Golden Knights Were In the Playoffs
The last time the Vegas Golden Knights were in the Playoffs, they lost to the Dallas Stars in 7 games in round 1. The Stars outscored the Knights 16-14 in that series. In the Knights’ last two losses, they were lost by 1 goal. At the end of the day, it could have been anybody’s game.
The Year Before
Back in the 2022-2023 season, the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup Finals. The Knights beat the Florida Panthers in 5 games, outscoring the Panthers 26-7. Throughout that series, the Vegas Golden Knights’ highest-scoring games were Game 5 with 9 goals and Game 2 with 7 goals.
The Last Time Both Teams Faced Each Other
The last time both the Vegas Golden Knights and the Minnesota Wild met each other in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was in the 2020-2021 season, where the Golden Knights won the series in 7 games. In those 7 games, the Golden Knights outscored the Wild 20-13. That Game 7 was the only tune they won a sudden-death game.
Who Will Win In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs?
If I have to choose who will win in the Minnesota Wild at the Vegas Golden Knights series, Vegas wins in 5 games. Yes, the Wild will go full-on beast mode every game, but in the end, Vegas will win. My prediction is that in those 5 games, the Vegas Golden Knights will outscore the Minnesota Wild 25-14. The Golden Knights will have home-ice advantage in games 1,2, 5, and 7. Whoever wins Game 1 is highly likely to win the entire series, so look out for that.
Final Thoughts
With Game 1 of Vegas vs Minnesota just a couple of days away from now, the Wild are looking to hand the Knights their second first-round exit in the last 2 years. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights aren’t looking to beat the Minnesota Wild in 7 games. They are looking to beat the Wild in fewer games. Who do you have winning in this playoff matchup?
