The Golden Knights have already made two appearances in the Stanley Cup final despite entering the NHL just eight years ago.

But his defensive prowess has also been strong. It was on full display in Game 4 when he was on Golden Knights center Jack Eichel ’s hip pocket all night in a 3-0 win on Monday. And it’s given the Oilers a chance to close out the series in Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, CBC).

NHL best bets for Wednesday include Maple Leafs ML, Golden Knights ML, and Jack Eichel to score. Here's how the stats support these pivotal Game 5 picks.

In front of their home crowd, Golden Knights fans will hope that Eichel can turn in a performance similar to his run in 2023 when he helped Vegas to their only Stanley Cup Championship by recording the most points in the entire playoffs.

The Edmonton Oilers have the Vegas Golden Knights on the brink of elimination in the second round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Could this be the year Connor McDavid lifts his first Stanley Cup?

Vegas Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy received a fine but escaped a possible suspension following a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday night.