Despite blowing an early 2-0 lead and managing just seven shots over the final two periods, the Vegas Golden Knights say there is no need to hit the panic button heading into Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Connor McDavid and his teammates are off to a good start as they controlled play over the final two periods en route to a 4-2 victory over the Golden Knights.

In 2023, when the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers met in the second round of the playoffs, each side had a clear advantage. The Golden Knights were the deeper team, more dominant at even strength,