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Vegas Golden Knights: Tuch’s breakout night, other takeaways from New York

By Andrew Steele-Davis

Alex Tuch #89 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores on the power-play. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Alex Tuch #89 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores on the power-play. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: A shot by Alex Tuch #89 (not shown) of the Vegas Golden Knights gets past Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers at 1:34 of the first period as Cody Glass #9 skates in at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: A shot by Alex Tuch #89 (not shown) of the Vegas Golden Knights gets past Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers at 1:34 of the first period as Cody Glass #9 skates in at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

3. Glass = Mahomes

Can we start calling Cody Glass Patrick Mahomes please?

The rookie phenom is an elite playmaker and his treasure chest of skills and highlight-reel plays was on full display again on Monday.

With the Golden Knights on the power play in the second period, Glass received the puck from Mark Stone and, without even looking, the forward threw a sublime dish over to Max Pacioretty who cranked a one-timer past Henrik Lundqvist.

It was a stunning goal that came from a stellar pass and it wasn’t the first time this year that Glass had executed the no-look pass, having pulled it off earlier on in the season.

KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 01: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a sidearm pass around Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the second quarter of an AFC West game between the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs on December 1, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 01: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a sidearm pass around Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the second quarter of an AFC West game between the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs on December 1, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

There is no telling just how high Glass’ ceiling is but we know the rookie is talented as hell, and we may have to start referring to him as the Patrick Mahomes of the NHL if he keeps producing these outstanding no-look passes.

And, before we move on, we also learned something else last night from watching Glass play against the Rangers.

Well, I say learned, but we’ve known this for quite a while; Cody Glass should be playing center and that shouldn’t even be an argument.

Glass is a natural center and, with him as the pivot, the third line with William Carrier and Alex Tuch on either wing absolutely dominated last night.

So, Vegas Golden Knights coaching staff, please, please, please keep Cody Glass as a center and don’t move him again.

Thank you!

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