After a four-day break following the conclusion of the Western Conference final, the Vegas Golden Knights began the 2023 Stanley Cup Final with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers, taking a 1-0 series lead.
It was an even game until the third period, when many Vegas shots found the back of the net while many Florida shots struck iron.
What else did we learn about these two teams in Game 1, and how will it impact the rest of the series? ESPN's Ryan S. Clark, Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski check in: