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 not disappointed despite OT loss
 
Gallant not disappointed despite OT loss

The Golden Knights coach praised his team for a strong effort against the Los Angeles Kings Monday. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Fleury talks about Knights loss to Los Angeles
 
Fleury talks about Knights loss to Los Angeles

The goaltender played well but the Kings were able to win in overtime Monday at the Staples Center. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Ryan Reaves excited about opportunity with Knights
 
Ryan Reaves excited about opportunity with Knights

The forward said Sunday at City National Arena his physical style of game can help the team in the playoffs. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant
 
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant

Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on facing Los Angeles on Sunday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Marc-Andre Fleury says he feels great
 
Marc-Andre Fleury says he feels great

The Golden Knights goaltender has played 10 straight games and 15 of the team’s last 16. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas tabs Golden Knights as new favorite to win Stanley Cup
 
Las Vegas tabs Golden Knights as new favorite to win Stanley Cup

The Golden Knights took over the NHL’s points lead Saturday. On Monday, the Knights were at the top of another board. The expansion team from Las Vegas became the new betting favorite at the Westgate Superbook to win this year’s Stanley Cup at 4-1 odds. The Knights opened at 200-1 and were as high as 500-1 before the 2017-18 season, according to Westgate sports book director Jay Kornegay. “The Knights started off as the longest shot on the board to win the Stanley Cup,” Kornegay said. “No one was betting them. There was no interest, which totally makes sense for an expansion team. Now it’s crazy to say they’re the favorite to hoist the Cup.”

Golden Knights’ Karlsson on playing against his former team
 
Golden Knights’ Karlsson on playing against his former team

After defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2, Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson talks about playing his former team. Brad Hunt also talks about scoring his first goal for the team.

Kelly McCrimmon on Vaughn Karpan
 
Kelly McCrimmon on Vaughn Karpan

The Knights’ assistant general manager discussed Karpan’s contributions in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)