The Golden Knights began a three-game homestand before the All-Star break arrives, and in beating the Penguins 7-3, faced a team that would qualify for the playoffs if the postseason began today.
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Vegas faced James Neal on Monday night for the first time since he departed in the off season and you can chalk this one up to one of the worst performances since the Knights arrived to the NHL, a 7-2 loss to the Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Vegas can close out the Western Conference Final with a win at Winnipeg on Sunday, and one reason the Golden Knights have a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series is their capacity to counter opposing success.
A major reason Vegas leads the NHL in points with 82 has been a laughable domination against Pacific foes, a roll that was paused Monday night with a 2-0 loss to Anaheim before 18,267 at T-Mobile Arena.
The playoff atmosphere so many believe will touch T-Mobile Arena come spring arrived a bit early Tuesday night, when Vegas beat Tampa Bay 4-3.