Part I by Eddie Rivkin Coach Gallant said that he would like to have his lineup “pretty well set” for the last couple of exhibition games. That set up last night’s game vs. the Colorado Avalanche as likely the final real chance for those auditioning for roster spots to stand out and earn their spot. […]
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Knight on Ice — Hey Flower, Nice to See You!
Contributed by Eddie Rivkin For the second game in a row, it took the VGK more than 10 minutes to get their first shot in the first period. But they got their first two shots seconds apart and their first goal too, on a tap-in by Valentin Zykov. The goal was set up when Cody […]
Knights on Ice — A Tale of Two Games
[Editor’s Note: The following post was written by Eddie Rivkin.] Last night in Los Angeles, the VGK defeated the Kings 3-2 in overtime when Jonathan Marchessault finished off a great lead pass from Cody Eakin with a glove-side top-shelf snipe to close the show at 1:04 into the OT period. But that was just the ending, not […]
Knights on Ice — Hockey Is Back!
Yes, hockey is back in Las Vegas and not a moment too soon. In just three short years, the Vegas Golden Knights have had a roller coaster of emotions and not only the organization and players, but the fans as well. In year one, there were zero expectations and we all know how that turned […]
Knights on Ice — Anyone but the Sharks
“Anyone but the Sharks” is the answer to the question, “Now that the VGK have been eliminated, who are you rooting for to win the Stanley Cup?” in Las Vegas and among virtually 100% of the VGK fan base. But the answer to this very same question among the referees in the NHL sure seems […]
Knights on Ice — Bogus Penalty Ends the VGK Sea...
From October 2017 till last night, I’ve written blog posts on 164 regular-season games and 26 playoff games and not once, win or lose, have I felt like the on-ice officials played a major role in the final score. That all changed last night in the VGK’s 27th playoff game in their short history, which they […]
Knights on Ice — Hertl-ful Ending
After Game 5 in San Jose, Tomas Hertl stated that the Sharks were the better team and he guaranteed they would return to San Jose to play Game 7. Not only were his words somewhat true, as there will be a Game 7 tomorrow night, but he took matters into his own hands by scoring […]
Knights on Ice — A Reversal of Roles
In the last three games of this first-round matchup, the VGK have exploded out of the gates, scoring early and often and in the process chasing Sharks’ goaltender Martin Jones twice to a premature shower. Last night on the shoulders and skates of Tomas Hertl, who scored two goals and had his hat trick denied […]
Knights on Ice — Fleury Shines, while the VGK D...
The VGK may now have the biggest home-ice advantage of the 14 teams still left in the playoffs. They also may have the best goaltender among these 14 teams. Yes, in less than a week, two teams have already been eliminated. Last night, the odds-on favorite was swept. The Tampa Bay Lightning were widely predicted […]
Knights on Ice — The Sharks Come to Las Vegas a...
On Jan. 1, 2017, recreational marijuana became legal here in the state of Nevada. Lots of people now come to Las Vegas to get stoned. The San Jose Sharks got Stoned last night, but not in the way that would make them feel calm and relaxed, along with having a case of the munchies. Actually, […]
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