While several players eagerly took a razor to their “Movember” mustaches Saturday, Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore kept his lip rug for a little longer.
David Schoen
Reporter: Golden Knights, NHL
Email: dschoen@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 387-5203
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.
The Golden Knights finish their three-game road trip Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.
The Golden Knights played 10 of their 15 games last month on the road and emerged from the difficult stretch in better shape than they entered.
The tight bond formed by Max Pacioretty, Alex Tuch and Cody Eakin on the second line has been evident during the Golden Knights’ five-game win streak.
William Karlsson scored short-handed with 6:25 remaining, and the Golden Knights extended their win streak to five games with a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Rogers Arena.
Ryan Reaves already surpassed his career total for faceoffs taken through 27 games, and his win in the dot Tuesday led to his goal in the Golden Knights’ 8-3 victory at Chicago.
The Golden Knights put their four-game win streak on the line against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Rogers Arena.
Starting with the defensemen, the Golden Knights have made a concerted effort to simplify their game and play faster.
The Golden Knights will get their first look at Canucks rookie sensation Elias Pettersson on Thursday when the teams square off at Rogers Arena.
Shea Theodore finished with two goals and an assist, and the Golden Knights extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 8-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Brooks Macek leads the American Hockey League with 14 goals despite a six-game scoreless streak, and the 26-year-old Golden Knights prospect has adapted quickly after playing the past five seasons in Germany.
The Golden Knights begin a three-game trip Tuesday when they meet the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant briefly experimented with his combinations on defense following Nate Schmidt’s return from suspension, but recently returned to his familiar pairings from last season.
The Knights won their third straight in a 6-0 trouncing of the San Jose Sharks in front of 18,252 fans at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights look for their third consecutive victory when they meet the Pacific Division-leading San Jose Sharks on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
