Vegas Golden Knights: 3 burning questions entering Stanley Cup Playoffs

What concerns do the Vegas Golden Knights have as the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach?

The Vegas Golden Knights are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in their third season. They’ve had a remarkable amount of success considering this is merely their third season. However, the Golden Knights have yet to lift the Stanley Cup.

On paper, the Golden Knights have as strong of a chance as any team to finally lift Lord Stanley. They’re one of the most well-balanced teams in not just the Western Conference, but the entire NHL. The Golden Knights are well-coached and have one of the strongest rosters in the league. And despite being a young team, they aren’t lacking in terms of postseason experience.

However, there are some burning questions the Golden Knights face. In order to lift the Stanley Cup, they’ll have to answer them. Here’s a look at three questions that the Knights must answer to truly become Stanley Cup contenders.

Can they win on neutral ice?

Home-ice advantage is important in the NHL. Few, if any, teams in the league have the home-ice advantage the Golden Knights have. A lack of home-ice advantage could be a bad thing for the Golden Knights.

Since entering the league at the start of the 2017-18 season, the Knights have the fifth-highest point percentage at home in the NHL. This season, they rank eighth. The Golden Knights haven’t been quite as effective on the road. They have the 13th-highest point percentage this season on the road. Over the past three seasons, the Golden Knights rank 10th.

The Golden Knights are still a good team on the road, mind you. But at home, they’re a great team. The Golden Knights are going to have to be a great team in order to win the Stanley Cup. And they’re going to be one away from the rowdy confines of T-Mobile Arena.