The 3 Biggest Threats To Vegas In The Pacific Division

The 3 Biggest Threats To The Golden Knights In The Pacific

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 14: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers goes to the net against Adin Hill #33 of the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the second period in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs May 14, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images) /

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Life’s good for Vegas hockey fans. They’re atop the Pacific Division, they’re the reigning Stanley Cup champions, and they’re winning games. If you’re in Sin City, you can’t complain. That is unless you’re a Raiders fan.

However, good things aren’t meant to last forever. Eventually, a newcomer will step in and challenge Vegas for the division. That’s why they play the game of hockey. In case you’re wondering, three teams pose a threat to the Golden Knights in the Pacific. For the record, the San Jose Sharks are NOT one of those teams in the NHL.

In fact, you can say that the Sharks don’t scare anybody. It took San Jose 11 games just to get their first win. 11 games! That’s as bad as the Detroit Pistons going without a win for the entire month of November. Let’s call the Sharks for who they are: the Detroit Pistons of the NHL.

So who are these mystery teams that might give Vegas fits? What do these teams bring to the table that causes some concern for hockey fans in Sin City? How can the Golden Knights counter these teams and strengthen their grip on the Pacific Division?

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