The Golden Knights are having fun and enjoying each other’s company so far this season. It’s not the only reason for their 7-2 start, but it doesn’t hurt.
Ben Gotz
Former Assistant Sports Editor
The Golden Knights cruised to victory Friday thanks to a strong performance from their goaltender and four goals from four different players.
The Golden Knights have loaded up their top six the last two games. It’s created two dangerous lines that opponents are having a hard time stopping.
The Golden Knights are tied for the NHL lead in wins with six through eight games. Here are three reasons the team has started so well.
Golden Knights forward Phil Kessel has earned plenty of admirers during his quest to break the NHL record for consecutive games played. One of them is Cal Ripken Jr.
Golden Knights right wing Phil Kessel made history Tuesday in San Jose, while his team made a third-period comeback to defeat the Sharks.
The Golden Knights celebrated a major milestone for right wing Phil Kessel with a win against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Golden Knights right wing Phil Kessel can tie the record for consecutive NHL games played Monday against Toronto and can break the mark Tuesday at San Jose.
The Golden Knights have the NHL’s fourth-best team save percentage with Logan Thompson and Adin Hill protecting the net with Robin Lehner out for the season.
The owner of the Golden Knights still sees no reason to back down. He’s sticking to his “Cup in six” prediction after seeing his team on the ice this season.
The Golden Knights scored four goals in the first period and never looked back Thursday, defeating Winnipeg to earn their second home victory of the season.
The Golden Knights will wear their new uniform eight times this season starting Nov. 26 against the Vancouver Canucks. The jerseys will be available to purchase Nov. 15.
The Golden Knights didn’t pass their first major test of the season against the Calgary Flames. They have more difficult exams on the horizon.
The Golden Knights wouldn’t stop going to the penalty box during the second period Tuesday, and the Calgary Flames made them pay.
The Golden Knights have long made the Pacific Division their playground. Some offseason splashes by their rivals though may make that more difficult to maintain.