The Vegas Golden Knights are set to face the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the NHL playoffs on April 19, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. This matchup features the Golden Knights, who have a strong playoff history, against the Mammoth, a relatively inexperienced team. The Golden Knights have secured five Pacific Division titles in their nine-year existence and have successfully advanced past the first round in six of their eight playoff appearances. Goaltender Carter Hart has been a standout player, boasting a 1.67 goals against average and a .925 save percentage in his last six games. Head coach John Tortorella is making adjustments to the lineup, including reuniting key offensive players Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel, and Mark Stone. The Golden Knights aim to capitalize on their playoff experience and the momentum from their recent games to gain an early advantage in the series.