LAS VEGAS — Left wing Brett Howden scored in overtime and the Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars, 4-3, in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at T-Mobile Arena on Friday.
Center William Karlsson had two goals for the Knights, who allowed a game-tying goal to Stars captain Jamie Benn with 1:59 remaining in regulation. Center Teddy Blueger also got his first goal of the playoffs.
The Knights improved to 2-0 in overtime this postseason. Their series record is 5-1 when they win Game 1.