Vegas Golden Knights stun the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 despite resting five Olympians and missing 70% of their cap space, showcasing depth scoring and unexpected resilience. Can VGK’s roster depth spark a playoff push as stars like Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and Shea Theodore prepare to return? Pavel Dorofeyev sets a franchise record for power play goals, while Tanner Laczynski and Brandon Saad step up with multi-point nights. The Kings’ defensive woes are exposed and Jeremy Lauzon’s physical play shifts the game’s energy—are changes looming for LA?
Tony Dasco and Chris Gawlik break down Vegas’ gutsy performance, dissecting Bruce Cassidy’s lineup choices, Aiden Hill’s polarizing stat line, and the emergence of new team identity post-Olympics. Key discussion points include complementary scoring, Colton Sissons’ impact in the faceoff circle, and trade rumors swirling around the Kings’ faltering coaching staff. Don’t miss this bold analysis of the Golden Knights’ surprising victory and what it means for their postseason ambitions.
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16 Comments
The Knights won inspite of Hill
WTF what the Friday I think Lauzon is French for The Hammer. 10 hits!
Trade hill & a 6th for a 7th rd pick anything just get his terrible contract off the books he’s useless
All Kings fans should be disgusted
Preemptive WTF, c’mon Dasco, let Gawlik talk!!! He was already struggling with his voice… 😂
Tanner Lacynski did a great job impersonating Jack Eichel.
In honor of the VGK/HSK lineup, last nights squad shall be known as the Unincorporated Clark County Knights
Receiving a plushy is now the meme for losing. LOL
LA Kings got the plushy last night. 🤣
Vegas was missing like 10 players if factor in IR. I had no idea who a few players were expecting LA to win with Panarin. Scoring like 5 in third period was impressive. Deboer will be LAK coach by time Ides Of March after Edmonton plays Finland meets Italy or Canada France part 2. Mediocre mikey so bad fell on ice like the quad god hehe. Knights dominated Olymoics even guys like Suzuki. Hill was shaky letting in 4 goals making Byfield look like 2nd Overall Pick instead of Aki Berg getting skates for Bronze medal team. Happy Siccons finally scored as thought would be better player like that other guy. Mantha was somebody thought was going to be great Knight. Playoffs will be tough still thin at center Great win For Vegas impressed.
Both Cordasco and Gawlik should be disgusted with themselves for betting against the scrappy Vegas Golden Knights. I displayed the absolute inverse: I travelled to Crypto in DLA to be in position to toss a flamingo on the ice in front of Knights celebrating, which I did, without incident. These youngsters faced a battle as underdogs and answered the bell throughout the entire night, each and every round! The Rabid Mosquito Brandon Sadder Saad with multiple high quality shots on goal, with one getting through. Pavel was close to another away barn hattie; I was ready to toss my ratty beanie on the ice, with the empty net.
DORO is a beast.
Doro is VASTLY better in battles And using his body to protect the puck… Cassidy's kind of guy
Trade everyone that ate cold McDonald's with the Epstein files!!!!!
With the unscheduled win, VGK toasts Panarin's bread
The third period effort by the Knights really showed the depth of the team. It was great seeing the guys who don't get as much icetime, really show why they are Knights.
Prediction: Tom Wilson is going to be a problem in the next few weeks. Noah and Jack need to have their heads on a swivel…..We saw what happens when your conduct is not governed by the fact that you may have to defend yourself in a fight since it was banned in the Olympics….you get Tom Wilson trying to, and in Fiala's case, successfully, injuring someone deliberately. Dude is a joke, and no one is willing to do anything to stop him….