Ben Gotz

It takes a certain fearlessness to stand in front of the net and try to tip shots past a goaltender, and Golden Knights players Alex Tuch and Ryan Reaves both have it.

Everyone knows everything leading up to the NHL season. Who will surprise, who will disappoint, who will be in the hunt for the elusive Stanley Cup. Then the games begin.

Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury missed Saturday’s game at T-Mobile Arena because of illness, coach Gerard Gallant said. Malcolm Subban started for the Knights.

The Golden Knights will play the Winnipeg Jets — the team that Cody Glass rooted for growing up — on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, with family members expected to attend.

The reason for Garret Sparks’ call-up is unknown, but starting goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury didn’t practice Friday. Coach Gerard Gallant said Fleury was given a maintenance day.

Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt practiced fully Wednesday, but coach Gerard Gallant did not say whether Schmidt would play Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens.

One thing is clear about the Golden Knights’ annual Halloween party: Much of the credit for the best costumes went to the wives and women involved.

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene called the Golden Knights “one of the best teams in the league” and no visitor to T-Mobile Arena this season has argued that point.

Golden Knights left wing William Carrier says the fourth line wants to contribute more offense this season and so far, they’re doing so.

Center Nicolas Roy played his first game for the Golden Knights on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks after being acquired in an offseason trade.

The Golden Knights woke up angry after their 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but left wing Jonathan Marchessault was quick to point out Saturday that the team is still 7-5.

Seattle assistant general manager Ricky Olczyk called what the Golden Knights accomplished in their first season “historic” but he’s not concerned about living up to that.