The Utah Mammoth (43-33-6) will visit the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) for the first game of their NHL playoff series on Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT in Paradise, Nevada. This matchup marks the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Mammoth holding a 2-1 advantage. In their last encounter on March 19, the Mammoth secured a commanding 4-0 victory. The Golden Knights have performed well at home, boasting a 20-12-9 record and a scoring differential of +22, having scored 264 goals while allowing 242. Key players include Jack Eichel for the Golden Knights, who has 27 goals and 63 assists, and Clayton Keller for the Mammoth, with 26 goals and 62 assists. Both teams come into the playoffs with solid recent performances, with the Golden Knights going 7-0-3 in their last ten games. However, injuries may impact their performance, with William Karlsson out for Vegas and several players from Utah also sidelined.