Man, it's funny how things can change in an instant. One minute, you're celebrating a seven-game winning streak and the vibes are high. Next, you're panicking about whether your goaltender is any good. Life certainly comes at you fast.
That's the case for the Vegas Golden Knights, who've become the proverbial streaky team. They've lost five of their last six games after ripping a seven-game winning streak not long ago. Of course, that has come with the team's theme for this season: the slow start.
We're talking about being down 4-1 in the second period to the Dallas Stars. Of course, it took a miracle and the grace of Marc-Andre Fleury to will the team to a point. Still, the Golden Knights couldn't finish the job—as is the case against extremely good Central Division teams.
With that, here's what is happening around the Golden Knights realm. There's a little bit of everything this week, ranging from sloppy goaltenders to cold superstars. I mean, you better be cold if you're heading to Milan for February. Otherwise, you're competing in the wrong Olympics and you better head to Los Angeles, mate!
Adin Hill continues to stink up the joint for the Vegas Golden Knights
They say that when "it rains, it pours." That's certainly the case for Adin Hill this season, for he had another forgettable night for the Vegas Golden Knights. The netminder stopped 23 of 27 shots in Thursday's shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, leaving fans to wonder whether bro's cooked (no, Hill certainly ISN'T cooking).
The statistics seem to tell the story, with Hill posting a GAA of 3.56 and a save percentage of .855. Those numbers aren't leading the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup any time soon. Those numbers will also give Vegas serious buyer's remorse after handing him a six-year contract in March.
T-Mobile Arena gets some love from the Athletic on how awesome its facility is
Do you want some better news, dear reader? How about T-Mobile Arena being named the second-best arena in the NHL, according to The Athletic? The study took numerous factors into account, including affordability and the arena's amenities.
Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadiens, took the top spot, satisfying both the writers and the fans. While it's nigh impossible to beat a historic venue, you can't go wrong with T-Mobile Arena, which literally screams "VEGAS."
Jack Eichel is having a quiet week after ransacking through January
Trust me, I was shocked when I found out that Jack Eichel didn't have a single point in the last three games entering Saturday. Yet, here we are. The Golden Knights have lost all three games as a result, leaving fans in a state of chaos.
Luckily, the Olympic break is almost here, which means the team can rest. For Eichel, it's a chance to reset his mindset and play for his country. He'll join Noah Hanifin and represent Team USA as he tries to win a gold medal for the United States.