Injuries, COVID-related absences and a blockbuster trade for center Jack Eichel have led to an eventful first 21 games for the Knights.
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
Email: bgotz@reviewjournal.com
Twitter: @BenSGotz
Ben Gotz came to the Review-Journal in May 2016 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. He covers the Lights FC, high school sports and anything else sports-related that comes into town. He also hosts segments in the video studio on soccer and high school sports. Before coming to Las Vegas, he wrote about college hockey, college football and high school sports during stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and Minnesota Daily back home in Minnesota.
The Golden Knights witnessed an NHL record get set in their 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights’ leading goal scorer and another forward rejoined the team Friday after a 10-day absence.
Logan Thompson was passed over by every NHL team in the draft. Now he could have a future in the big leagues.
Ben Hutton, the “Barbie Girl” singing defenseman the team signed Oct. 28, already has two fights in his first five games. He had four in his first 379 in the NHL.
The Golden Knights fixed a major area of concern heading into Monday’s game. But then other ones popped up.
The Golden Knights have dealt with a crazy number of injuries and absences early this season, but the team is still finding ways to win.
The Golden Knights had yet another skater play their first NHL game Saturday during their annual Hockey Fights Cancer night against Columbus.
Left wing Max Pacioretty took part in the Golden Knights’ morning skate Saturday but won’t play against the Columbus Blue Jackets at T-Mobile Arena.
Golden Knights rookie forward Paul Cotter didn’t enter training camp high on the organization’s depth chart, but he’s made the most of his NHL opportunities.
The Golden Knights spent most of Tuesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes chasing, defending and biding their time for an opportunity to strike at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights have had a player enter the NHL’s COVID protocols for the second consecutive day. They host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.
Golden Knights left wing William Carrier entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Left wing Jonathan Marchessault scored a go-ahead power-play goal 8:24 into the third period — his 100th goal as a Golden Knight — in a victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
The Golden Knights are getting one of their best players back for Saturday’s game at T-Mobile Arena.
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