On Jan. 15, 2020, the VGK are not a playoff team. I know that’s hard to believe, considering that just a few games ago they were not only a playoff team, but they were firmly in 1st place in the Pacific Division. Last night in the first game of an 8-game road trip, the VGK were in […]
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Knights on Ice — Maybe We Should Read Between t...
Sometimes you need to read between the lines and this is one of them. The VGK’s 7-game homestand was a disaster. With last night’s loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 at T-Mobile in front of 18,400, they extended their losing streak to 3 in a row. Coaches and players (not including Ryan Reaves and […]
Knights on Ice — Anyone Ready for a Bag Skate?
Before I explain or get into the details of what a “bag skate” is, let me just say that after last night’s embarrassing performance by the VGK in the 5-2 loss to the last-place L.A. Kings at T-Mobile in front of 18,281, a bag skate may be considered by Coach Gallant and no one could […]
Knights on Ice — Swallowing A Bad Pit and Causi...
If I were to tell you that last night, the VGK would score 3 goals and Marc-Andre Fleury would only face 16 shots for the entire game, it would be safe for you to assume that the VGK extended their win streak to 5 games. But that didn’t happen in their 4-3 loss to the […]
Knights on Ice — That’s Why They Call It the Bl...
As Elton John sang in 1983: Don’t wish it awayDon’t look at it like it’s foreverBetween you and me I could honestly sayThat things can only get better. It did get better when the VGK won in OT 5-4, beating the defending Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues. If ever a song was written about […]
Knights on Ice: Gritty at T-Mobile, Followed by...
Yes, gritty was at T-Mobile last night, but it’s not the gritty you were thinking about. The Philadelphia mascot goes by the name “Gritty,” a fat ugly pear-shaped creature and that’s putting it mildly. Thankfully, he wasn’t there in actuality, only virtually, as there were plenty of children among the once-again sold-out crowd of 18,415 […]
Knights on Ice — A Strong Finish to 2019
I wrote the following paragraph following the Dec. 15 game vs. Vancouver, which was 8 long games ago. “If Stone can find his scoring touch and the Pacioretty Express continues down the tracks, look for your VGK to be sitting on top of the Pacific Division come Jan. 1, 2020, as 5 of their next 7 […]
Knights on Ice — Sticks and Stones and Shea
The Vegas Golden Knights rode the stick of Mark Stone and the passing of Shea Theodore to make a bold statement in their 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes last night at T-Mobile in front of 18,461 fans, who knew full well the importance of this game, as much as the entire team and the […]
Knights on Ice — In Spite Of
Last night the VGK lost a game they had no business losing 4-3 to the Anaheim Ducks in spite of the following. They were facing a team that was tied for last place in the Pacific Division. They were facing a team that ranked 29th in goals scored, with 96 goals in 37 games. The only […]
Knights on Ice — Dads Streak Continues
I know it’s a small sample, but it’s one that should not be ignored or overlooked: The VGK record when all of their dads are with them is now 5-0-1 for 11 points out of a possible 12. But what makes the 2 points earned last night even better is that it came against the […]
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