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Vegas Golden Knights: Three First Round Predictions

By Richard Cardinale

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 11: An exterior view shows T-Mobile Arena prior to Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights on April 11, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 11: An exterior view shows T-Mobile Arena prior to Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights on April 11, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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2) Alex Tuch will have a big series against the Kings

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 28: Vegas Golden Knights Right Wing Alex Tuch (89) attempts a shot on goal against Los Angeles Kings Goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the game on December 28, 2017, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 28: Vegas Golden Knights Right Wing Alex Tuch (89) attempts a shot on goal against Los Angeles Kings Goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the game on December 28, 2017, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

As we all know, there needs to be a player or two who steps up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And I’m not talking about a first line center or second line right wing. There needs to be some production from the bottom half of the roster.

Alex Tuch put together solid numbers in his rookie season in the NHL. In 78 games played, he scored 15 goals, 22 assists, and 37 points.

With David Perron out to start this series, the Golden Knights need a player who can step and into a more significant role and Tuch’s that player. Sure, he may not have any Stanley Cup playoff experience but he does have a lot of size, and that’s always welcomed in the playoffs. This type of player screams playoff performer, in my book.

Tuch’s game has always been about using his size in the opponent’s crease, so if he creates traffic in front of Quick and crashes the net, the Golden Knights will be in good shape. The Syracuse, New York native, has had great games against the Kings this year and it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if he did the same in this series.

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