Of course, that also means worrying about the homefront
The Vegas Golden Knights must also take care of business on their end, winning the games they must win. That means overcoming injuries and adversity at any cost. Bruce Cassidy is terrific at doing this, as proven by his Stanley Cup victory in 2023.
During that time, the Golden Knights suffered a litany of goaltender injuries, ranging from Adin Hill to Logan Thompson. In fact, Vegas acquired Jonathan Quick from the Columbus Blue Jackets to cover for that. As a result, they overcame the Edmonton Oilers winning their last nine games to clinch the Pacific Division.
As they say, "the rest is history."
Part of that came from minding their own business. Winning games cures everything, including an oncoming team on a hot streak. Currently, the Oilers have won their last two games heading into Thursday's matchup against the Nashville Predators.
Bear in mind that the Predators have been extremely disappointing this season, mustering only 12 points. It's led to them being dead-last in the Central Division, which bodes well for the Oilers. That could also kickstart another run, where they will suddenly re-emerge at the forefront of the NHL. Therefore, the Golden Knights must tread carefully and manage their own house.