Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Finals History, Every Appearance & Result

The Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice in their short history, appearing in 2018 and 2023.

2018 Stanley Cup Finals: Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals


In just their inaugural season, the Golden Knights stunned the hockey world by advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. They faced the Washington Capitals in a best-of-seven series.



Game 1 – May 28, 2018 (Home): Golden Knights 6, Capitals 4 → Win  

Game 2 – May 30, 2018 (Home): Golden Knights 2, Capitals 3 → Loss  

Game 3 – June 2, 2018 (Away): Golden Knights 1, Capitals 3 → Loss  

Game 4 – June 4, 2018 (Away): Golden Knights 2, Capitals 6 → Loss  

Game 5 – June 7, 2018 (Home): Golden Knights 3, Capitals 4 → Loss

The Golden Knights were defeated by the Capitals 4 games to 1. Despite the loss, the run remains one of the most remarkable expansions stories in NHL history.


2023 Stanley Cup Finals: Vegas Golden Knights vs Florida Panthers


Five years later, the Golden Knights returned to the Finals, this time facing the Florida Panthers. Vegas dominated the series and captured their first Stanley Cup championship.


Game 1 – June 3, 2023 (Home): Golden Knights 5, Panthers 2 → Win  

Game 2 – June 5, 2023 (Home): Golden Knights 7, Panthers 2 → Win  

Game 3 – June 8, 2023 (Away): Golden Knights 2, Panthers 3 → Loss  

Game 4 – June 10, 2023 (Away): Golden Knights 3, Panthers 2 → Win  

Game 5 – June 13, 2023 (Home): Golden Knights 9, Panthers 3 → Win

The Golden Knights won the series 4 games to 1, securing the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title in just their sixth season of existence.


Summary 

2018: Lost to Washington Capitals (1-4)  

2023: Defeated Florida Panthers (4-1) – Stanley Cup Champions

The Vegas Golden Knights have compiled a strong 5-5 record in Stanley Cup Finals games, with their lone championship coming in 2023.


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