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Vegas hosts Utah Mammoth in NHL Playoffs Game 1 preview

sportsApr 19, 20261024

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Utah Mammoth in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series in Las Vegas, and the Mammoth are making their first-ever NHL playoff appearance. Vegas fired coach Bruce Cassidy during the season and hired John Tortorella, and the Knights have not lost in regulation since that change. ESPN will air Game 1 with Steve Levy hosting and Bob Wischusen calling the telecast; referees Trevor Hanson and TJ Luxmore are assigned to the game.

Key Highlights

Utah Mammoth play their first-ever NHL playoff game in Game 1.
Vegas fired Bruce Cassidy midseason and replaced him with John Tortorella.
ESPN will broadcast Game 1 with Steve Levy and Bob Wischusen.
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