BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340
NOTES
Thursday's game is the sixth of seven preseason games for the Golden Knights. It will be played at a neutral site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Vegas has a 2-2-1 record so far in the preseason.
The Golden Knights meet the Kings for the second time this preseason. The last matchup between LA and Vegas was on September 26, when the Kings defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 2-1 in overtime.
Vegas will be considered the away team for tonight's game.
PRESEASON SLATE
Sept. 25 - Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche - L, 3-1
Sept. 26 - Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights - L, 2-1 (OT)
Sept. 28 - Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights - W, 7-1
Sept. 30 - San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights - L, 7-3
Oct. 4 - Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights - W, 4-3
Oct. 6 - Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings (at Salt Lake City, Utah)
Oct. 8 - Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights (at Boise, Idaho)
LAST TIME OUT
The Golden Knights rallied to take down the Arizona Coyotes with a 4-3 win on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. Zack Hayes notched two points (2G) while Michael Amadio had three assists. Goaltender Adin Hill stopped 50 of 53 shots for his first win of the preseason.
2021-22 REWIND
In a year hampered by injuries, the Golden Knights missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history last season after posting a 43-31-8 record and 94 points. Vegas was led by Jonathan Marchessault who put up 66 points (30G, 36A) in 76 games with Chandler Stephenson second with 64 points (21G, 43A) in 79 games. Shea Theodore led all VGK defensemen in scoring with 52 points (14G, 38A) in 78 games. Jack Eichel returned from neck surgery in February and notched 25 points (14G, 11A) in 34 games to end the season.
OPPOSITION UPDATE
Los Angeles finished third in the Pacific Division last season with 99 points and an overall record of 44-27-11. The Kings did not make it past the first round of the playoffs as they were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. Their leading scorer was captain Anze Kopitar, who racked up 67 points (19G, 48A) throughout the regular season. Los Angeles currently holds a 2-2-1 preseason record.
KEYS TO THE GAME
Defense: In Tuesday's game, the Golden Knights allowed goaltender Adin Hill to face 53 shots. Hill stood tall, but an ideal defensive effort will yield a lower opposing shot output.
Preparation: This is the second to last preseason game for Vegas before they play a regular season game on Oct. 11. Although these games don't count, the standings will start to reflect performance much sooner than later. Players will start to buckle down to get ready for the official games to begin.
