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A Skid That Stings (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Las Vegas — The Golden Knights confront a make-or-break moment with two home games remaining before the NHL pauses for the Winter Olympics in Milan.[1]
A Skid That Stings
The team has dropped five straight contests, including seven of its last eight, erasing gains from an earlier seven-game winning streak.[1] Recent defeats came against Pacific Division rivals Seattle Kraken and Anaheim Ducks, tightening the standings where the top six teams sit just six points apart.
Defenseman Noah Hanifin captured the mood after the latest loss. “It’s been a frustrating stretch,” he said. “I think it’s hard to say we’re losing, but it is so close. I think we’re right there. Just making a couple of self-inflicted errors.”[1]
Net-front battles have faltered, and goaltending from Adin Hill and Akira Schmid has faltered. Offense, once averaging nearly five goals per game, now manages 2.75 while surrendering 3.75.[1]
Glints of Progress on Defense
Coach Bruce Cassidy detects positive shifts despite the results. The Knights dominated expected goals against both Seattle (2.81-2.26) and Anaheim (3.81-2.04), per Natural Stat Trick data.[1] “We’re defending better,” Cassidy noted. “I don’t think we gave up much (against Anaheim). I like that part of our game and have for most of the year.”
Center Jack Eichel leads the charge, collecting three assists over the past two outings after a three-game pointless stretch. His…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-04 20:26:00
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