LOS ANGELES — The Vegas Golden Knights became the first NHL team to sweep a Stanley Cup Playoff series in its inaugural season with a 1-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round at Staples Center on Tuesday.
Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves for his second shutout in the best-of-7 series. The Golden Knights joined the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 as the second NHL team to sweep its first playoff series.
«Everybody contributes to our success,» said Fleury, who had a 0.65 goals-against average and .977 save percentage in the series. «We roll four lines, six D are playing, and I think that’s what makes our strength, is everybody contributing and adding to our success every night.»
Brayden McNabb scored for the Golden Knights, who will play the San Jose Sharks or Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference Second Round.
Las Vegas Golden Knights se convirtieron en el primer equipo de la NHL, en barrer en su primera ronda de playoffs, en su temporada inaugural con victoria de 1-0 sobre Los Angeles Kings, en el cuarto partido de la serie al mejor de 7, disputado el martes en el Staples Center.
Marc-Andre Fleury tuvo 31 salvamentos, para su segunda blanqueada en la serie de primera ronda. Los Golden Knights se unen a los Pittsburg Penguins que en 1970, barrieron en su primera serie de playoffs, pero en su tercera temporada en la NHL.
Brayden McNabb anoto el unico gol de Golden Knights, que se enfrenrtara al ganador de la serie entre San Jose-Anaheim, que están liderando los Sharks, 3-0.
Los Golden Knights tienen la dirección técnica del destituido Coach de los Florida Panthers Gerard Gallant.