3 takeaways from the Vegas Golden Knights preseason victory over the San Jose Sharks

Could Brett Howden take on more responsibilities for the Vegas Golden Knights?

Brett Howden also had a nice game for the Vegas Golden Knights, adding to the scoring in the second period. He fired a backhand shot past Mackenzie Blackwood, giving the Golden Knights the 2-0 lead. It was a promising sign for a journeyman player looking to crack the fourth line (minimum) for the upcoming season.

It begs the question of whether the forward will expand his role with the team or get a line bump. He's shown himself capable of handling tougher assignments, with Howden coming through when needed. His strong game on Sunday demonstrated this, with his goal on Blackwood being a shining example.

Currently, the forward is projected to play on the fourth line with Keegan Kolesar and Nicolas Roy. It's not on the same line as Eichel. Still, it's a good situation for Howden to be in. He could bolster the line with his breakaway skills and penchant for coming up big in key situations. It could help the Golden Knights throughout the season, giving them bottom-six production.