1. 2021 preseason schedule
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There are only a handful of days before the puck is set to hit the ice for the the2021-2022 season, and the Las Vegas Golden Knights will have another chance to make it back to the Stanley Cup Finals. They will have to endure a 56-game season against 31 other teams looking to do the same thing to accomplish this goal. The journey will kick off on September 26 when the Golden Knights take on the San Jose sharks in preseason action. The rest of the preseason schedule is available below.
Tuesday, September 28, versus the Colorado Avalanche
Thursday, September 30, versus the Los Angeles Kings
Friday, October 1, against the Los Angeles Kings
Wednesday, October 5, against the Colorado Avalanche
Friday, October 7, against the Arizona Coyotes
Once the preseason is over, Las Vegas will start the regular season against the Seattle Kraken on October 12 before facing the Los Angeles Kings and the St. Louis Blue. While these first couple of matchups will give the Golden Knights time to gel as a team and test their new goalie combination, the October 26 game against the Colorado Avalanche will be their first real test. This is where Vegas will have to fine-tune both their defense and offense to get an idea of what the playoffs might have in store for them.
2. Moving on from Marc-Andre Fleury
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It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Golden Knight’s decision to trade Marc-Andre Fleury to the Blackhawks was unpopular, but what does it mean for the organization’s future? Will Robin Lehner and his backup be able to carry the load left by the reigning Vezina Trophy winner? Although Lehner has had a few good seasons with the Knights, especially during their playoff runs in the past two years, it was a result of him being able to rely on Fleury when he needed rest.
Lehner and Laurent Brossoit will now be tasked with filling in the void left by Fleury, and it looks like that might prove to be an uphill battle. It will also depend on how well Brossoit can handle the net in Lehner’s absence. If he stumbles, it could leave the Knights vulnerable to being blown out by more formidable competitors.
3. Vaccination policy
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During the offseason, one of the biggest questions was whether Las Vegas Golden Knights fans would have to roll their sleeves and get vaccinated to attend home games, and we finally have an answer. According to an order issued by Governor of Nevada Stephen Sisolak, venues can opt out of the mask requirement if all attendees are vaccinated. The Golden Knights decided to stick with the masks.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Henderson Silver Knights will continue to follow the applicable recommendations from state and local health officials, the National Hockey League, and the CDC, the team said. Per the current guidance outlined in the state of Nevada s Directive 047, masks will be required for fans attending our home games. However, proof of vaccination and/or proof of a negative COVID test in advance of attending a game will not be required at this time.
