- What: NHL Western Conference Playoffs First Round Game 3
- When: April 24, 2025
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Xcel Energy Center (Saint Paul, MN)
The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of their best-of-7 first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, starting at 7 p.m. PST. The series is tied 1-1.
In Game 2, Kirill Kaprizov led the Wild to a 5-2 victory, scoring two goals and an assist, while Matt Boldy added his third goal of the series.
This win ended Minnesota’s four-game losing streak against Vegas this season. The Golden Knights won the series opener 4-2 but struggled in Game 2, getting outshot 32-16.
Adin Hill had a rough outing, allowing four goals on 16 shots. Meanwhile, Filip Gustavsson stopped 30 of 32 shots in his strong performance for Minnesota.
Despite Hill’s setback, he boasts an impressive playoff record of 13-7 with a 2.19 GAA and a .926 save percentage. The Golden Knights will look to bounce back in Game 3, aiming to reclaim their momentum.
This is especially true given their recent dominance over the Wild, which has included winning 8 of the last 10 matchups and their last 4 games at Xcel Energy Center.
Expect them to respond well after a tough Game 2. The Golden Knights to win this one on the money line is priced at -165, which seems right.
However, you can get much better odds once you look at the 3-way market. The Golden Knight to win in regulation is at -102 odds, which is a much better price and the best bet in this one.
Best Bet: Golden Knights to win in regulation at -105 odds
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