What happened: The Vegas Golden Knights opened their playoff series with a Game 1 win at home over the Anaheim Ducks. Vegas now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 with Game 2 set for Wednesday, May 6 at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Why it matters: Holding serve at home is a baseline expectation in a playoff series, but it puts the immediate pressure on Anaheim to steal a road game before the series shifts. Vegas striking first continues a strong stretch for the Golden Knights, who have been one of the more dominant teams entering the postseason.

What to watch: Game 2 on Wednesday will test whether Anaheim can adjust and steal home-ice advantage back, or whether Vegas can push the Ducks to the brink before the series travels.