Pacific Division Power Rankings After December

The Vegas Golden Knights have some competition coming in hot in the Pacific. Who's currently the biggest threat to the defending Stanley Cup champs before the new year?

Los Angeles Kings v Vegas Golden Knights
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2. Vegas Golden Knights

Logan Thompson
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Golden Knight fans have given Logan Thompson the business throughout December. However, the goaltender silenced his critics with a stellar performance on Thursday. He stopped 32 shots and got the win against the Kings.

Once Adin Hill returns to the fold, Vegas should have a normal goaltending tandem again. The Golden Knights are hoping the injury bug doesn't bite them like it did last season. Otherwise, repeating will be a tall task.

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