Vegas Golden Knights: Theodore makes history, other takeaways from huge Oilers win

1. Theodore makes history

We have dedicated a lot of words to Shea Theodore already this week, but you better get used to it because this is just the beginning.

After all, greatness attracts attention and Theodore is certainly playing at an all-time elite level this year.

Despite there being a few weeks left in the regular season, the 24-year-old has already achieved career-highs in goals (13), assists (33), points (46) and power play points (16).

Furthermore, Theodore has also been incredibly effective in his own zone and his average total ice time has spiked to 22:14 per game this year, further underlining his importance to this team.

And Theodore has begun to flash signs of boasting one of the true hallmarks that every great player has in their arsenal – the ability to come up clutch.

After scoring the go-ahead goal in the win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday, Theodore delivered the game-winner in overtime after ripping a hell of a shot past Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen.

In doing so, Theodore became only the 11th defenseman in the last 21 years to score a game-winning goal in consecutive days, joining an illustrious list boasting names such as John Carlson, Seth Jones and Drew Doughty.

That stat perhaps best epitomizes the year Theodore is having and he’s starting to force himself into the conversation when it comes to the best young two-way defensemen in the National Hockey League.