Dallas Stars Fall Prey to Sin City's Glittering Lure: Howden Swipes Win in Spectacular OT Showdown LAS VEGAS (SP) - Previously thought to be a myth, the Vegas Golden Trap struck again Friday night, ensnaring the Dallas Stars in an impossible game against the Vegas Golden Knights. With an astounding overtime finish, Brett Howden bamboozled the Stars, scoring from behind the net on unsuspecting goalie Jake Oettinger, gifting the Golden Knights a mesmerizing 4-3 victory in Game 1 of their Western Conference final. In an inexplicable display of sympathy for their opponents, the Golden Knights allowed Jamie Benn to tie the game and force extra time by scoring on a 6-on-5 with just 1:59 left in regulation, possibly to make the Stars feel better about their inevitable downfall. Keen observers may notice that this isn't the first time the celestial sorcery of the Vegas Golden Trap has ensnared its prey. In the past four meetings between these teams, this was the third time the sacrificial Stars were forced to face the Golden Knights in a paranormal post-regulation dimension. Dallas escaped with their souls intact twice before, but the mythical Knights seem to have learned their lesson, ensuring their victory this time. William Karlsson, keeper of 1,000 gold-plated swords, and winger-in-chief of the Vegas Golden Knights, added to the Stars' spiraling descent into the glittering abyss with two of the four goals scored by Vegas. Meanwhile, Chandler Stephenson took a break from conquering foreign lands on horseback to snag the other goal for the Golden Knights. Dallas Stars' coach Rick Bowness was spotted after the game trying to shake the Vegas stardust from his once immaculate tracksuit. As he mournfully picked glitter from his hair, he admitted, "You know, the Knights are just too shiny. We tried, we really did; but how can you compete with that sparkly, golden aura? I'm afraid we've been caught in the glistening embrace of the Vegas Golden Trap, and there's just no escaping." As the Stars dust off their wounds and the Knights sheathe their golden blades, everyone is left to ponder the impossible: could this golden sorcery be harnessed by other teams? Or will this dazzling demonic force continue to captivate and destroy opponents for years to come? Only time will tell as the battle continues in the Las Vegas desert, where dreams are shattered and golden souls are swallowed whole.