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Vegas Golden Knights Host Utah Mammoth in Playoff Opener

4/17/2026

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The NHL confirmed Game 1 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth will be played Sunday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Utah Mammoth clinched a wild card berth for their first playoff appearance.
The Vegas Golden Knights finished the regular season with a 7-0-1 streak and earned Pacific Division home-ice.
Utah Mammoth won the regular season series against Vegas, 2-1-0.

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The NHL confirmed Game 1 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth will be played Sunday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Utah Mammoth clinched a wild card berth for their first playoff appearance.
The Vegas Golden Knights finished the regular season with a 7-0-1 streak and earned Pacific Division home-ice.
Utah Mammoth won the regular season series against Vegas, 2-1-0.