The Vegas Golden Knights have been on a hat trick binge in recent weeks. They've had four instances in their last nine games, after all. It's turned their offense into a full-fledged juggernaut, giving them the best power play in the NHL entering Wednesday (30.1%).
I know, Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. That's not even mentioning the Golden Knights having the fourth-best scoring attack (3.39). Yet, here we are with a thriving offense despite not having Tomas Hertl for the three-game road trip.
Still, Hertl and company have been on a roll in recent weeks. The following players have gotten hat tricks for the Golden Knights, starting on March 9.
- Tomas Hertl on March 9 against the Los Angeles Kings
- Pavel Dorofeyev on March 20 against the Boston Bruins
- Tomas Hertl on March 22 against the Detroit Red Wings
- Jack Eichel on March 25 against the Minnesota Wild
Don't be surprised if there's a hat shortage in Las Vegas for March! It appears Eichel and company are fine with giving their fans endless amounts of tacos and McDonald's fries in exchange for hats.
So what can you do to stock up in case there's another hat trick? Let's be honest. This team is clicking on all cylinders offensively, even with a key player missing. Don't be surprised if another hat trick happens within the week. Here's how you can get your hats ready for another offensive explosion.
Preparing for another Vegas Golden Knights hat trick via Jack Eichel or Pavel Dorofeyev
Obviously, you want to go to a reputable store that sells these hats. Names like Dick's Sporting Goods and Lids come to mind. You can also find your jersey and sports gear at select retail outlets at various malls. Think of places like Fashion Show Mall, the Boulevard Mall, or even the Meadows Mall.
You can also head to City National Arena to find these little gifts. Ditto for the America First Center, which happens to be the Henderson Silver Knights facility. If you don't find the hat you like, you can always pick up a Silver Knights hat for good measure. Don't forget to grab your Jack Eichel jersey while you're at it!
Perhaps you don't like spending $20-$40 per hat. Maybe you want something cheaper. Have no fear, reader. That's why Ross Stores exist. They're the ultimate discount store where virtually everything is marked down. I've gotten plenty of jerseys from that outlet as a collectible, too. That includes an Ottawa Senators jersey, a Memphis Grizzlies jersey, and a James Harden jersey when he was with the Houston Rockets.
Of course, you can also look at T-Mobile Arena for such gear if you're already at the arena. Sure, some things might seem pricier than going to a regular outlet (like everything else). But desperate times call for desperate measures. You can fetch that Eichel jersey or go with a William Karlsson sweater while you're at it.
It seems like the Golden Knights aren't stopping their goal-scoring barrage anytime soon. They're locked in and determined to win the Pacific Division by any means necessary. That means picking up the slack while they await the status of their beloved turtle. Get your hats ready because you might see another one in the next week or two!