Jon Merrill talks about Michigan in the Frozen Four
 
Jon Merrill talks about Michigan in the Frozen Four

Defenseman Jon Merrill owns the bragging rights in the Knights’ locker room as Michigan has punched its ticket to the Frozen Four. Merrill played for the Wolverines from 2010 to 2013. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Golden Knights Forward Jonathan Marchessault
 
Golden Knights Forward Jonathan Marchessault

Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault on the team’s recent slump Saturday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Golden Knights Coach Gerard Gallant
 
Golden Knights Coach Gerard Gallant

Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on his team’s recent slump Saturday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Gallant proud to coach Fleury
 
Gallant proud to coach Fleury

Gerard Gallant has enjoyed his time coaching Marc-Andre Fleury. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Brad Hunt on trying to fill in for Nate Schmidt
 
Brad Hunt on trying to fill in for Nate Schmidt

The defenseman has been paired with Jon Merrill the last three games as Nate Schmidt and Luca Sbisa are out with injuries. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Gallant pleased with Knights effort
 
Gallant pleased with Knights effort

The team snapped their three-game losing streak Sunday in Newark with a 3-2 win over the Devils. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jon Merrill glad to be back in Newark
 
Jon Merrill glad to be back in Newark

The Golden Knights defenseman had played for the New Jersey Devils before joining the Knights. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal )