Golden Knights win first ever NHL playoff game — PHOTOS
Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill (15) and Los Angeles Kings left wing Adrian Kempe (9) watch the puck fly by during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights players celebrate a goal by Shea Theodore, second from left, while playing the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland, from left, left wing Tomas Nosek (92) and left wing William Carrier (28) look on. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore, not pictured, scores a goal against the Los Angeles Kings as Golden Knights left wings William Carrier (28) and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) look on during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights fans celebrate a goal by defenseman Shea Theodore, not pictured, during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights left wing Tomas Nosek (92) looks to pass to Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore, not pictured, as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) defends during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Oscar Fantenberg (7) watch the puck fly by during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith, right, controls the puck as Los Angeles Kings center Alex Iafallo defends during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore, not pictured, scores a goal against the Los Angeles Kings as Golden Knights left wings William Carrier (28) and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) look on during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights fans celebrate a goal by defenseman Shea Theodore, not pictured, during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights fans cheer during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) defends as Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) looks on during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot from the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Los Angeles Kings center Alex Iafallo (19) moves the puck between Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) and right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot from the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights fans shout to Los Angeles Kings players during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
A Golden Knights fan looks on during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) defens against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights center Ryan Carpenter (40) keeps the puck away from Los Angeles Kings defenseman Paul LaDue (38) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
The Golden Knights celebrate a first period goal by defenseman Shea Theodore (27) during Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save as Los Angeles Kings left wing Tanner Pearson (70) looks for a rebound during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Golden Knights left wing Tomas Nosek (92) right wing Alex Tuch (89) and defenseman Jon Merrill (15) wait for the face-off during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
The Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings get in a scuffle during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Oscar Fantenberg (7) view for the puck during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Dion Phaneuf (3) collides with Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) takes a shot as Los Angeles Kings center Torrey Mitchell (71) defends during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Los Angeles Kings left wing Adrian Kempe (9) is checked by Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill (15) as Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) protects the net during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant, center, talks with Jonathan Marchessault (81) and William Karlsson (71) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) deflects a shot on goal as Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) and Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) vie for the rebound during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
The Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings take the ice before the start of game one of their first round playoff series on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
Golden Knights players celebrate their defeat over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights fans cheer during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) sends the puck past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Paul LaDue (38) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) defends the goal as Golden Knights left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare looks on during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights center Ryan Carpenter (40) attempts a shot against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) moves the puck around Los Angeles Kings defenseman Paul LaDue (38) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
The Blue Man Group entertains fans during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights fans cheer at the end of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights players enter the rink before taking on the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18) takes a shot on goal during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Golden Knights players congratulate goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) following Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Knights defeated the Kings 1-0. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Updated April 11, 2018 - 10:45 pm
Shea Theodore’s first-period goal and spectacular goaltending by Marc-Andre Fleury carried the Golden Knights to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinals Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena.
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