The "Misfit Line" has been an iconic staple of the Vegas Golden Knights since the franchise's inaugural season. The unit of William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault, and Reilly Smith have been together for six seasons, making two Stanley Cup Final appearances together. Along the way, they won it all with Marchessault winning the Conn Smythe award.
To put matters into perspective, the unit made the team run in six seasons, playing 360 games together. The "Misfit Line" scored 161 goals in that timeframe, allowing 138 goals in that span. It's easy to see why fans have become attached to the group, especially since they were high performers during their Golden Knights tenures. On top of that, they came out of nowhere, taking the NHL by storm.
Sadly, only one of the three is still with the team; William Karlsson remains after Marchessault signed a five-year, $27.5 million deal with the Nashville Predators. Meanwhile, Smith is playing at Madison Square Garden for the New York Rangers. Today's topic will concern the all-time leader in adjusted goals created. Why? Because one of the "Misfits" leads the team in this category. They have a stranglehold on the Golden Knights record book, holding many records in team history.
Jonathan Marchessault has the most adjusted goals created in Vegas Golden Knights history
Which "Misfit did you pick from the three? Did you choose William Karlsson? Perhaps you thought it was Reilly Smith. Jonathan Marchessault had the most adjusted goals created with 176.2. Unsurprisingly, the former Conn Smythe winner can create scoring opportunities and cash in on them. It's what made him a beloved figure in the Vegas Golden Knights community (aside from his bright personality).
Coming in second place was Karlsson with 150. He's had some bright spots during his Golden Knights career, including a franchise-record 43 goals in 2017-18. The third place spot belongs to Reilly Smith with 119.5. His best season was also in 2017-18, where he scored 22 goals and 38 assists. Smith completes the "Misfit Line" trifecta in this category, giving the "Misfits" unrivaled glory in this statistic.
In an age where advanced statistics are taking hold, there are times when the status quo grips a league. Sports like baseball have athletes like Aaron Judge who transcend the analytical side of the game with pure talent. That's the case with the Golden Knights, where the "Misfit Line" has gone above and beyond for the Las Vegas community.