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Vegas Golden Knights: Three studs who stole the show against Oilers

By Andrew Steele-Davis

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 26: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights takes an inflatable doughnut, signifying a shutout win, from the Golden Knights mascot Chance the Golden Gila Monster after the team's 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena on February 26, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fleury recorded his 61st career shutout tying Turk Broda for 17th all-time. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 26: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights takes an inflatable doughnut, signifying a shutout win, from the Golden Knights mascot Chance the Golden Gila Monster after the team's 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena on February 26, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fleury recorded his 61st career shutout tying Turk Broda for 17th all-time. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 26: Nick Cousins #21, Robin Lehner #90 and Alec Martinez #23 of the Vegas Golden Knights warm up before a game against the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena on February 26, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 26: Nick Cousins #21, Robin Lehner #90 and Alec Martinez #23 of the Vegas Golden Knights warm up before a game against the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena on February 26, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

2. Alec Martinez

A change of scenery can sometimes be beneficial for a player, and that has certainly proved to be the case for Alec Martinez.

Enduring a down year with the LA Kings, the two-time Stanley Cup Champion had just eight points (one goal, seven assists) in 41 games.

However, Martinez has been like a man reborn with the Golden Knights and, in four games for the Golden Knights, the veteran defenseman has already tallied six points (two goals, four assists).

That is just incredible.

And Martinez had himself a night against the Edmonton Oilers with two assists for a two-point game.

And, as if to further illustrate how lights out he has been since being traded, Martinez’s two helpers were the first primary assists he had recorded all year.

It is amazing what new surroundings can do for a player.

Martinez’s first helper came on Nick Cousins’ debut goal after the defenseman had let rip with a wicked one-timer, while his quick dish allowed Shea Theodore to ice the game with a deadly shot.

Alec Martinez is currently averaging 1.50 Points Per Game for the Golden Knights and, while that kind of production probably won’t continue, there is no denying that the blueliner has been a nice addition to this team.

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