“There’s a reason why they’re at the top or near the top of the Central,” Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez said. “Really good hockey club, and it’ll be a good test for us.”
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
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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 fell to 0-5-1 their last six games against the Pacific Division after losing to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left Thursday night’s game at T-Mobile Arena against the Florida Panthers in the first period and didn’t return.
Left wing William Carrier scored with 2:36 left in the third period to push the Golden Knights past the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.
The Golden Knights struggled on the penalty kill at the start of the season. But now that players have adjusted to a new system, the unit has seen a remarkable turnaround.
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy thinks defenseman Brayden McNabb might be one of the team’s most underrated players because of all the little things he does well.
Golden Knights prospects have had a successful first half, with a Calder Trophy candidate in the NHL and several standout World Junior Championship performances.
The Golden Knights start their second-longest break of the season after Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings. That gives them time to regroup.
The Golden Knights had their four-game home winning streak snapped by the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights are leading the Pacific Division and Western Conference halfway through the NHL season, and captain Mark Stone’s health and play have been a big key.
Injured right wing Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Alec Martinez were full participants in the Golden Knights’ practice Friday at City National Arena.
The Golden Knights learned Thursday who will represent them during NHL All-Star Weekend from Feb. 3-4 at Florida’s FLA Live Arena.
The Golden Knights won their fourth straight home game Thursday thanks to a great performance from center Jack Eichel, who returned from a lower-body injury.
The Golden Knights’ injury list might start to shrink when the team kicks off a seven-game homestand Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Since being moved to the Golden Knights’ top line seven games ago because of injuries, forward Michael Amadio has five goals and four assists.