A look at the Golden Knights and Capitals ahead of the Stanley Cup final
LAS VEGAS — A Stanley Cup final that seemed improbable eight months ago begins Monday when the expansion Vegas Golden Knights host the Washington Capitals in Game 1. The Canadian Press breaks down some of what the teams will have to offer in a series that opens Monday just off the Las Vegas Strip.
FORWARDS
KNIGHTS
Tossed aside by their former clubs in the expansion draft or via trade, the Knights forward group has shown impressive skill, speed and flat-out desire throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. The top line of Jonathan Marchessault, William Karlsson and Reilly Smith has combined for 47 points in 15 post-season games, but the second unit of James Neal, Erik Haula and David Perron are almost as dangerous to lead a top-6 that relentlessly pressured the puck in playoff victories over the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets.