The Golden Knights are picking up points early under coach Bruce Cassidy, thanks in large part to their depth, goaltending and a strong start by one defenseman.
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
Email: bgotz@reviewjournal.com
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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 cruised past the Seattle Kraken and old friend Martin Jones on Saturday after an early onslaught.
The NHL’s two newest teams, the Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken, will meet again Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena.
Five of the top seven scorers from a year ago aren’t opening the season with the Silver Knights, but coach Manny Viveiros said he is cancer-free and ready to get going.
Golden Knights left wing Paul Cotter and goaltender Logan Thompson turned in strong performances as the team improved to 2-0 this season.
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone got strong reviews from his teammates for his celebration after he scored the game-winner against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Logan Thompson was overlooked on his journey from Canadian college hockey to the NHL. Now, he has a chance to be the Golden Knights’ No. 1 goaltender.
First-year coach Bruce Cassidy is pulling from a variety of sources when constructing the style of play he thinks will get the Golden Knights back into the NHL playoffs.
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone missed 45 games last season with a back injury. After undergoing offseason surgery, he said he’s feeling “night and day” better.
The Golden Knights teased a new addition to their skate Tuesday, but he didn’t mind. Nic Hague was just happy to just be back with the team.
The Golden Knights won their first game of the season for the fifth time in six years, thanks to a massive play from captain Mark Stone.
Phil Kessel’s goal scoring took a dip in his final season with the Arizona Coyotes. He wants to prove to the Golden Knights that he still has plenty to offer.
Center Jack Eichel has settled in after joining the Golden Knights in a blockbluster trade last season and hopes to play in the postseason for the first time in his career.
The under came through on a lot of our Golden Knights prop bets last season. Injuries played a role in those totals staying under.
The Golden Knights’ first chance to show things will be different from last season comes Tuesday in a nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Kings on ESPN.
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