Hockey is back in Vegas, and the Golden Knights are hosting the Colorado Avalanche, led by Nathan McKinnon. The Golden Knights have already faced the Colorado Avalanche twice in the pre-season splitting both games.
The past two seasons, the Golden Knights had practically the same team. However, this year, the starting lineup looks a little different. The Golden Knights went out into the market and acquired Victor Olofsson from Buffalo. He will be wearing gold this season, alongside Alexander Holtz, who came from New Jersey.
With several key players like Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson, Paul Cotter, Alec Martinez, and William Carrier leaving this past offseason, the question arises: Can Vegas still be a contender for another Stanley Cup?
Tonight, the Golden Knights seem to put some clarity in the air for Golden Knights fans and the NHL with a statement win.
Here is the highlights and recap: