The Vegas Golden Knights make their return to the ice for preseason action in 90 days.
Just when you thought it was all over, it’s not. The Vegas Golden Knights memorable inaugural season may have come to a bitter end, but the team announced some exciting news. The NHL’s newest franchise has released their full 2018 preseason schedule.
The Golden Knights open up their first action of the year on September 16th at T-Mobile Arena against their foes from the other side of the desert, the Arizona Coyotes. Vegas went an impressive 4-1 on the year against their friends from the desert. However, let’s see how well the Coyotes improve over the offseason, they’re on the right track acquiring Alex Galchenyuk from Montreal in exchange for Max Domi.
Next, the Golden Knights travel on a three-game road trip starting in Colorado on September 18th. Then the team visits South California when they take on the Los Angeles Kings on September 20th. Vegas finally end their road trip flying to northern California to take on the San Jose Sharks on September 22nd.
The Golden Knights come home for their last three preseason games. They play the Avalanche on September 24th, the Kings on September 28th and the Sharks on September 30th. Additionally, the regular season schedule will be revealed on Thursday. But for now, here’s the full look of the Golden Knights preseason schedule:
Sunday, September 16
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes at 5 p.m. PT
Tuesday, September 18
Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche at 6 p.m. PT
Thursday, September 20
Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings at 7:30 p.m. PT
Saturday, September 22
Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks at 7 p.m. PT
Monday, September 24
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche at 7 p.m. PT
Friday, September 28
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings at 7 p.m. PT
Sunday, September 30
Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks at 5 p.m. PT
Another date to circle on your calendar is the official start to training camp. On-ice camp begins for the Golden Knights on September 14th at City National Arena. Just think guys, in less than two months, the Golden Knights will be skating again.
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All in all, the schedule is set for the Golden Knights. Now the question is, who’s coming back and who’s not? That’s up to general manager George McPhee as the offseason gets underway with NHL draft week.