Breaking down the Vegas Golden Knights's schedule for November 2024

Last time, we looked at what October had in store for the Vegas Golden Knights. It included a battle of the last two Western Conference representatives to hoist the Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights will also face their first challenging road test against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers. But what about November? What Thanksgiving dishes await the Golden Knights? Will we see a battle between Connor McDavid and the Oilers against Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights?

It's a match worthy of network television, where a channel like TNT would show this for all hockey fans (by the way, they'll be showing this upcoming season's Stanley Cup Final). Imagine Kenny Albert and Eddie Olyzck on the call, who's become the de facto play-by-play crew in hockey. It would set the scene for another epic confrontation between the two rivals.

So what else is in store for the Golden Knights in November? Will they make a turkey out of the Washington Capitals? Will they be introduced to the "new" team, the Utah Hockey Club? Many questions surround the upcoming schedule and whether Vegas can come out unscathed. After all, the most triumphant victories are forged from the hardest battles. Here's a look at what's in store for November for the black and gold.

The Vegas Golden Knights schedule for November 2024, which includes a date with Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers

The month of November will provide plenty of turkey and stuffing for Vegas Golden Knights fans to get their hands on. However, some hockey games will catch their collective eyes. Here's what the schedule looks like for the Golden Knights in the second month of the regular season.

• Vs. Utah Hockey Club, November 2, 7:00 PM PST
• At Edmonton Oilers, November 6, 5:30 PM PST
• At Seattle Kraken, November 8, 7:00 PM PST
• Vs. Carolina Hurricanes, November 11, 7:00 PM PST
• At Anaheim Ducks, November 13, 7:00 PM PST
• At Utah Hockey Club, November 15, 6:00 PM PST
• Vs. Washington Capitals, November 17, 5:00 PM PST
• At Toronto Maple Leafs, November 20, 4:30 PM PST
• At Ottawa Senators, November 21, 4:00 PM PST
• At Montreal Canadiens, November 23, 4:00 PM PST
• At Philadelphia Flyers, November 25, 4:00 PM PST
• At Colorado Avalanche, November 27, 7:00 PM PST
• Vs. Winnipeg Jets, November 29, 5:30 PM PST
• Vs. Utah Hockey Club, November 30, 7:00 PM PST

Jack Eichel and company will get all three matchups with the Utah Hockey Club in November, starting with the first game (November 2) and ending with the last (November 30). Fans will see what the new club can offer the NHL, including Vegas's first road trip to Salt Lake City on the 15th.

That first game against Utah also starts the toughest test of the month, where the Golden Knights will also face off against the Oilers, Kraken, and Hurricanes. The defending Western Conference champions look to go on a revenge tour, where Connor McDavid will have another Hart-trophy caliber season. But can Vegas stop Edmonton from getting to the top? Stay tuned.

The easiest part of November for Jack Eichel and company

After that, the schedule looks tame, with matchups against the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals following suit. Fans will likely see Logan Thompson return to T-Mobile Arena, where a cheering crowd awaits. There's also another East Coast road trip where the Golden Knights will face trade target Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs. But after that, the trip opens up with matchups against Ottawa, Montreal, and Philadelphia. It's a golden opportunity to earn points along the way.

Overall, November could be a good month for the Vegas Golden Knights. The team's tougher games against Carolina and Winnipeg are at home, giving them a chance to shoot up in the standings. It could also carry momentum into December when the rubber meets the road in the NHL season. That could lead to taking back the Western Conference from the Oilers... and even winning the Stanley Cup. Could this be in the cards again?