The Golden Knights’ roster was built differently this season than in the past, with fewer expansion-draft holdovers and one major free agent signing.
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In their pursuit of the Stanley Cup, the Golden Knights stretched the limits of what the NHL’s salary cap system can bear and parted ways with beloved veterans.
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo missed time because of COVID and an upper-body injury during the season, but he had nine points in his final 10 games.
The Golden Knights were one of the NHL’s best teams with Marc-Andre Fleury and Robin Lehner sharing the net. They should stick with the strategy in the playoffs.
The Knights are 3-4-1 against the Wild this season, their worst record against any of their seven West Division foes. They are 5-10-1 against Minnesota all time.
The Golden Knights will begin their quest for their first Stanley Cup at noon Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.
Golden Knights goaltenders Marc-Andre Fleury and Robin Lehner secured the Jennings Trophy on Wednesday for allowing the fewest goals in the NHL season.