The Vegas Golden Knights had a great two-game road trip
Sure, losing in overtime to the Seattle Kraken hurts. That's especially true when you silenced the crowd in the third period with a game-tying goal with 1:22 left. Losses like that feel like the "one that got away."
However, that's not the case here. The Golden Knights salvaged a point, giving them three total in a two-game swing. That's much better than exiting with only two, especially after an emotionally charged win against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
The Golden Knights head back to T-Mobile Arena with 20 points and the Pacific Division lead. They're facing tougher competition on Monday with the Metropolitan Division leaders, the Carolina Hurricanes, coming to town.
After that is another two-game road swing starting on November 13. This time, it involves the Anaheim Ducks and Utah Hockey Club, two teams who are beatable on the road. Confidence builders always help an NHL team, especially when you've lost your first four road games.
Therefore, taking three points out of a possible four on a two-game swing in the northwest is much better than it sounds. It builds confidence in the Golden Knights and helps them develop a style. It seems crashing the net and going after the goaltender more is that style, which could help them become a better team overall.