The Golden Knights started slowly and suffered their first loss in the preseason, 5-3 to the Avalanche in front of an announced crowd of 17,880.
David Schoen
David Schoen covers sports betting for the Review-Journal. He has previously covered the Vegas Golden Knights for the RJ. Prior to arriving at the RJ in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Restricted free agent Shea Theodore ended his contract stalemate with the Golden Knights late Monday.
Alex Tuch will get an opportunity to skate with Paul Stastny and Max Pacioretty on the second line when the Golden Knights host Colorado on Monday.
Forwards David Perron and James Neal fielded offers from other clubs when the interview period for unrestricted free agents opened Sunday.
The Golden Knights were one of the teams reportedly ready to meet with free agent John Tavares, but their spot at the negotiating table may have changed over the course of Sunday night as Tavares finalized his list.
Nate Schmidt facing his former team is one of several intriguing storylines surrounding the Stanley Cup Final between the expansion Golden Knights and Capitals, who are making their first appearance in the final since 1998.
Deryk Engelland missed his second game of the season Saturday. Whether the Golden Knights defenseman is injured or resting prior to the playoffs, only the team knows.
New linemates have helped Colorado forward Nathan MacKinnon rebound after three sub-par seasons.
Colorado’s Gabriel Landeskog scored the lone goal in the shootout, and the Golden Knights lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Avalanche on Saturday afternoon at Pepsi Center.