Mid Day Fix: Fleury To Start Vs. Devils

Home is where the heart is they say and that's certainly been the case for the Vegas Golden Knights this season as they've posted a 24-7-2 record at T-Mobile Arena.
That's the what - but the why has been a question hockey folks have been asking all year.
The Vegas Flu - a theory put forth by many which suggests the nightlife in Vegas has sapped the opposition of its strength - is one such idea.
Vegas has a 21-12-3 record on the road which prompted goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to say last week: "I guess we're contagious. We bring it on the road too."
Vegas went 4-1 on the road last week including a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils to open the trip.
The team has 13 games left, eight at home and five on the road

Veteran forward Cody Eakin says being at home is great for players especially with T-Mobile as the home rink.
"It's great just to sleep in your own bed and for us - to play in front of our fans," said Eakin.
"The energy in our building is incredible. I catch myself looking up at the jumbotron and watching the fans when I'm on the bench after the whistle and before the next faceoff. It's such a party. They do it right and it's great to play here."

Notes: Marc-Andre Fleury will start in goal for Vegas…James Neal skated with the team in a red no-contact jersey and is listed as day-to-day. Reilly Smith is also listed as day-to-day.

With a win tonight…

-Tonight marks the final game the Golden Knights will play from a team in the Eastern Time Zone during the regular season

-The Golden Knights would improve to 9-6-1 against teams in the Metropolitan Division

-The Golden Knights would have 25 wins at home this season, which would tie Nashville, Tampa and Boston for the second most home wins in the league

-Marc-Andre Fleury could win his 401st career game tonight and tie Chris Osgood for the 12th most all-time amongst goaltenders

The Sunshine Kid

Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Carpenter (born in Oviedo, FL) has been on a tear as of late, scoring a career-high eight goals since February 4. He becomes just the second player born in the state of Florida to score at least eight goals in a season, joining Shayne Gostisbehere who scored 17 in 2015-16 and has 10 this season.

Expansion Apples
Vegas Golden Knights forward David Perron tied an expansion record when he after collecting his 46th assist of the season against Philadelphia. He needs one more assist to pass Buffalo's Phil Goyette (1970-71) and Ottawa's Norm Maciver (1992-93) for the most assists by a player on an expansion team in their inaugural season.

Going Streaking

-William Karlsson has recorded a point in three consecutive games.
-David Perron has recorded an assist in two consecutive games.