Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) skates around Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Las Vegas …

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) skates around Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)