Top five emerging storylines for the Vegas Golden Knights a month into the season

For the first time (ever!), the power play looks good

Some things in life aren't meant to mix. That ranges from oil and water to the Hatfields and McCoys. These things loathe each other or don't mix, leaving an eternal struggle for supremacy. The Vegas Golden Knights power play unit had this problem with being cohesive and great since the team's inception...

...That is, until now. Never in a million years would fans imagine the Golden Knights having the second-best power play in the NHL (32.6%), yet here we are. Even Jack Eichel and Mark Stone can't believe it.

Yet, it's true. You don't need Kurt Angle to tell you this when you have Tomas Hertl crashing the net for Vegas.

The role of Hertl on the man advantage is cutting in front of the net for a deflection or rebound. Often, he has a size advantage over his defenders. That leaves him "golden opportunities" for goals like the power play tally above, making him a valuable asset on the unit.

Of course, Hertl (four goals and three assists on the man advantage) isn't the only key factor. There's also Eichel (nine power play assists), Stone (two goals,six assists), and Shea Theodore (six assists). These superstars have done an excellent job running the unit, coordinating scoring opportunities and using their skills to their advantage. But let's focus on Theodore for a second...