Vegas Golden Knights grind out a 2-1 win over Vancouver Canucks, climbing to a tie for first in the Pacific Division. Can John Tortorella’s strategy push Vegas to dominate the playoffs? Cole Smith nets the game-winner, Carter Hart delivers clutch saves, and depth scoring shines as the Golden Knights outshoot the Canucks 28-11. The episode explores key moments like managed minutes for Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner, bold lineup shake-ups including Brandon Saad’s return and Ben Hutton’s impact, and Tortorella’s decisive goaltending choice.
Tony Dasco and Chris Gawlik dissect VGK’s defensive performance, the Pacific Division’s chaotic race, and how roster injuries are hurting Anaheim Ducks amid their fade. Insights include the Oilers’ struggles, playoff implications, and the evolving mentality under Tortorella compared to previous coaching regimes. Will Vegas seize home ice and capitalize on a weakened division? Don’t miss this sharp breakdown of the Golden Knights’ playoff aspirations.
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Vega$ is back now 4- 0 ! Isn't this nice ? Carter Hart a big improvement in goal given the time to recover from a injury . Due to lack of preparation physically and mentally when he returned to the NHL when he did to soon .
mind……set.
Oh yeah Tony…. Guess who took the faceoff to win the game. Brett Howden (he is good at faceoffs)
“Everyone is leaving Oakland.” No. You’ve been on a roll with bad or simply wrong takes Gawly.
Hey Chris where is your store located?
VGK should look into aquiring Tolopilo STAT
SJC is hardly the only airport with an overnight curfew (not closure). LGB, SNA, SAN, LGA, DCA, most major European airports, and most small GA airports have an overnight curfew.
Torts said it perfectly. “It Certainly wasn’t Pretty”. Very stressful game to watch. VGK won yes but if they play like they did last night against 90% of the rest of the NHL teams they don’t win. The loss of every faceoff in the VGK zone during the last 2 minutes of the game was not good. VGK passing was off or in the skates for the most part. On one play in the 1st period Kolesar is behind the Vancouver net looking to pass in front for a goal and Saad is there with his back to the goalie and Kolesar. Maybe eyes in back of his head? VGK defended well and other than the one goal allowed by Hart they played well in front of their own net. Our top guys Dorofeyev, Hertl, Eichel need to start scoring more goals in these final games. Dorofeyev and Hertl trying to make fancy moves around other players always mess up and lose the puck. Just shoot the puck when you have a chance you guys are not McDavid😂
Go Knights Go!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Tony is like a teenage girl. Always looking for some drama.
We need to tank and get 2nd in the Pacific so we get Anaheim in the first round. Let Utah and Edmonton go 7 games and we get whatever is left of them.
It was really annoying to see Marner, Eichel, and Stone on the same line and they lay a goose egg. $30million of cap space against a backup goalie on the worst team in the NHL and they couldn't score. Ooof.
Your videos are good, Just TOO LONG. LET'S GO KNIGHTS!😊❤