Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) chases the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 …

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) chases the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)