<b>VEGAS (September 15, 2021)</b> - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager <b>Kelly McCrimmon</b> announced today, September 15, that the team has signed defensem.
The third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features four teams in two best-of-7 series, which start Sunday.Today, NHL.com previews the Stanley Cup Semifinals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens.
Knights on Ice â Out of Their Hands From:
60-minute domination of the San Jose Sharks. The final score was 6-0.
But the battle for the top spot in the Honda West Division is out of their hands. Yes, they still lead Colorado by 2 points and tonightâs final game for Colorado will determine if the VGK not only win the division, but also the Presidentâs Trophy for the best record in the league. With a Colorado loss to the L.A. Kings, Vegas will accomplish these 2, which will assure them home ice for as long as they stay alive in this yearâs playoffs. A win by Colorado will tie Vegas with 82 points apiece; Colorado owns the first tiebreaker with more regulation wins, which is currently at 34-30.
Flying under the radar in this Island defensive horn of plenty has been Sean Strange of Saanich, who has carved out a steady four-season junior career with the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL. That is despite going only in the 10th round, 202nd overall, in the 2015 bantam draft as Kamloops’ final pick. “People didn’t have too high expectations of me but I worked hard each season, and also during summers back home on the Island, and I’m proud of my career,” said the graduate of the Saanich Minor Hockey Association and South Island Royals midget team. Director Stanley Kubrick had Dr. Strangelove. The Blazers have had a Strange love, too.
Knights on Ice â VGK Top Guns Come in Hot and Hit Their Target From: Who exactly are the top guns for the Golden Knights? Iâve listed them in alphabetical order so no one can accuse me of who I think is more important to the success of this team. All 3 of these players bring something special to the mission of this team and last nightâs mission was a target-rich environment.
The opponent was the Colorado Avalanche, the team that many hockey pundits believe pose a major roadblock for the VGKâs ultimate mission. The mission has 4 steps: get out of the Honda West Division; be one of the final 4 teams; win that round and play in the Stanley Cup Final. You all know what step 4 is at this point. Unfortunately, that mission fell 3 games sho