Will the Los Angeles Kings be challenging for the Vegas Golden Knights this season?
Offensively, it might be tough to score goals on the Los Angeles Kings. They know how to restrict their opponents from doing anything offensively by taking away the neutral zone. This was something the Vegas Golden Knights saw in their playoff series against the Dallas Stars last season. Pete DeBoer didn't give any wiggle room for the Golden Knights to maneuver offensively, leading to Logan Thompson and Adin Hill being peppered with shots.
However, the Kings don't have the offensive firepower that the shoot-happy Stars do. There isn't a Wyatt Johnston or Jason Robertson on their team, giving the Golden Knights more ease of mind. That should help them with countering the attack. By creating turnovers and wearing down Los Angeles, Vegas can establish their attack and get more scoring opportunities throughout the game.
The two teams will be duking it out for a chance to go to the Stanley Cup playoffs this season. That makes these seasonal match-ups crucial, with two points coming to the most worthy franchise. Vegas must go to great lengths to win these games, especially since their divisional rivals will compete, too. Otherwise, it'll be a long season where the Golden Knights will bend the knee... for the Kings.