Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner noted the lack of practice time makes it tougher to regain his timing and adjust to facing NHL shooters again.
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David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Goalie Robin Lehner turned in a strong effort in his first appearance since Feb. 7, backstopping the Golden Knights to a victory Friday night at the Los Angeles Kings.
Team president Kerry Bubolz said the Golden Knights are unable to increase attendance to the maximum 50 percent capacity allowed because of social distancing requirements.
General manager Kelly McCrimmon said the Golden Knights like the roster they’ve built, but added that the salary cap would be an issue if they wanted to make any trades.
The Golden Knights scored four times in the third period and rallied for a victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena.
Goalie Robin Lehner was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday. He last played Feb. 7 and was a late scratch from his start Feb. 11 with an upper-body injury.
Marc-Andre Fleury started for the 16th time in 17 games and finished with 23 saves as the Golden Knights edged the San Jose Sharks on Monday for their third straight win.
Goalie Robin Lehner participated in the Golden Knights’ morning skate Monday after more than a month away from the team. Coach Pete DeBoer said Lehner is close to returning.
Shea Theodore’s resurgence is even more important for the first-place Golden Knights with fellow defenseman Alex Pietrangelo sidelined for the foreseeable future.
After being burned by the Blues’ power play twice Friday, the Golden Knights got their revenge by killing a five-on-three in the third period of Saturday’s win at St. Louis.
Patrick Brown’s maternal grandfather is the late Wellington Mara, who co-owned the NFL’s New York Giants from 1959 until he died in 2005.
Reilly Smith scored with 2:22 remaining in overtime and the Golden Knights snapped a two-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury had a false positive test for COVID-19 and rejoined the team ahead of Friday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, the organization announced.
It was not immediately known how long Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will be unavailable to practice, travel or play in games because of COVID protocols.
Golden Knights owner Bill Foley said the gold helmets, which have garnered a strong reaction around the NHL and on social media, will continue to be worn.