The Vegas Golden Knights as... Super Smash Bros characters

Let's have some fun with today's article. Which Super Smash Bros. characters are closest to the Vegas Golden Knights?

Buffalo Sabres v Vegas Golden Knights
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Nicolas Hague as... Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong is a big player in the Super Smash Bros. scene. He's a heavy character who picks up his opponents easily, tossing them without a second thought. Sure, he might be all strength and muscle. However, that gets the job done in some spaces, which is why he's a popular character.

Like Donkey Kong, Nicolas Hague is a big player. The defenseman stands at 6'6" and weighs 230 lbs., making him a tough matchup for any opposing attacker. That goes well with 33 blocked shots and 37 hits, making him an excellent blue-liner. Perhaps Hague will get a cool rap in his honor if he wins another Stanley Cup.

Adin Hill as... Kirby

Since December 1st, Adin Hill has had no trouble swallowing shots for the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a GAA of 2.12 with a save percentage of .922 and a shutout. Hill has allowed only 19 goals in that span, making him a tough matchup for opposing attackers.

Kirby is similar to Hill in many respects. For one, the puffball swallows anything in his path, from knights in armor to apples. If the pink ball was an NHL goaltender, he'd be a guaranteed Vezina Trophy winner every year. The only problem is the league would need to boost their puck production ten-fold. Thank goodness Adin Hill only swallows pucks with his body, eh?

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