Watch for this one player to break through against the Los Angeles Kings

The Vegas Golden Knights will return to T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Losers of three straight, the Golden Knights look to right the ship against a divisional rival. Fans are banking on Jack Eichel and Mark Stone to carry the load and get the Golden Knights back on track. However, there's one player fans might forget about in this matchup: Ivan Barbashev.

The Russian forward has four goals and four assists in six games this season, making him a valuable left winger. He's complimented Eichel and Stone well, making the transition game much stronger. It's led to a 3-2-1 record and seven points, putting them in the top half of the Pacific Division.

Of course, this season is getting started. However, the Kings are never an easy opponent to face. Recent seasons have seen them deploy a tricky 1-3-1 system, clogging the neutral zone and frustrating opponents. It's led to three straight Stanley Cup playoff appearances, turning them into one of the more consistent hockey teams.

So what does that have to do with Ivan Barbashev? Why should fans also pay attention to the two-time Stanley Cup champion? Believe it or not, it goes beyond the forward's hot start. Other aspects could help the Golden Knights return to their winning ways, including the left winger's complimentary nature. But the following aspects will help his team overcome the Kings on Tuesday.

Why Golden Knights fans should watch for Ivan Barbashev against the Los Angeles Kings

Let's go back to the 1-3-1 strategy by the Los Angeles Kings for a second. The Kings love clogging the neutral zone and forcing opponents to work past them. It's led to frustration and turnovers, giving Los Angeles more scoring opportunities. That's a similar pressure the Vegas Golden Knights faced last season against the Dallas Stars.

So what does Barbashev have to do with this? For one, he's the top-line player most likely to create a breakaway for himself. While Eichel is a better all-around player, Barbashev can easily outmaneuver his opponent and set up a solid scoring opportunity. Take his season-opener performance against the Colorado Avalanche as a perfect example.

Brayden McNabb spot Barbashev heading towards the offensive zone and passes to him. He knows the Russian winger can slip past his defender and overpower him. That's what happens as Barbashev maintains possession of the puck, scoring his second goal after. The rest is history as the Golden Knights start the season with two points in their pockets.

That will come in handy against a Kings team looking to take away any scoring opportunities. The Golden Knights want to pressure Los Angeles into messing up and create turnovers. That's where the transition game comes into play. It's up to the Vegas forecheck to set up these opportunities, specifically with wingers like Barbashev.

Divisional matchups are never easy outs. They require you to plan and adjust every game, which can take time and pressure. However, the Golden Knights can count on the top line to outmaneuver the Kings on Tuesday. That includes Barbashev, who's hoping to run down the ice with Mark Stone and Jack Eichel.