BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: AT&T SportsNet
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460
LAST TIME OUT
Vegas suffered its first loss of the season against Calgary with a final score of 3-2 on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. William Carrier and Brett Howden scored early in the first, giving the Golden Knights a 2-0 lead. Elias Lindholm and Tyler Toffoli both found the back of the net in the second period to tie things at 2-2. Mikael Backlund potted the game-winner in the third period, securing the Flames' 3-2 victory. Despite goaltender Logan Thompson's 37 save outing, Vegas was unable to keep the win streak alive.
VGK SCORING LEADERS
Jonathan Marchessault - 3 points (3G)
Mark Stone - 3 points (1G, 2A)
Jack Eichel - 3 points (1G, 2A)
Alex Pietrangelo - 3 points (3A)
Chandler Stepheson - 3 points (3A)
Nicolas Roy - 3 points (3A)
MILESTONE WATCH
Phil Kessel - one goal from 400 career goals
Mark Stone - one assist from 300 career assists
Shea Theodore - one game from 400 career games
Phil Kessel - three games from tying NHL all-time record of 989 consecutive games played
PACIFIC DIVISION PICTURE
Calgary Flames - 3-0-0, 6 points
Vegas Golden Knights - 3-1-0, 6 points
Los Angeles Kings - 3-2-0, 6 points
Seattle Kraken - 1-2-2, 4 points
Edmonton Oilers - 1-2-0, 2 points
Anaheim Ducks - 1-3-0, 2 points
Vancouver Canucks - 0-3-1, 1 point
San Jose Sharks - 0-5-0, 0 points
OPPOSITION UPDATE
Winnipeg did not make the playoffs last season, finishing with a 39-32-11 record. Their leading scorer was Kyle Connor, who finished with 93 points (47G, 46A). The Jets currently sit fifth in the Central Division with a record of 2-1-0. They kicked off their season with a 4-1 win against the New York Rangers, then fell 4-1 to Dallas. Last night, they defeated the defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in OT. Currently, Mark Scheifele leads the Jets in scoring (3G).
KEYS TO THE GAME
Power play:Winnipeg's penalty kill sits at 23rd in the league, so it's key the Golden Knights take advantage of any power play opportunities. The Jets are also coming off a back-to-back, so they are likely to be feeling fatigued.
Stay out of the penalty box: The Golden Knights took six penalties in the second period vs. Calgary. This allowed the Flames to score two power-play goals, which contributed to the eventual loss. Staying out of the box, while obvious, is a crucial part of the game plan and should be the focus going forward.
