Stephenson’s OT Goal Gives Golden Knights 3–2 Win Over Stars, Lead 2–0 in West Final

Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20) scored against the Dallas Stars during overtime of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Las Vegas on May 21, 2023. John Locher/AP Photo

LAS VEGAS—A slashing penalty in the first period and a retaliatory cross check in the second not only sent Vegas’ Chandler Stephenson to the penalty box twice, but resulted in a conversation with coach Bruce Cassidy in the second intermission.

“Let’s not let our egos get in the way of having success,” Cassidy told Stephenson. “It’s playoffs. You deal with it.”