Vegas Golden Knights SQUEAK Out OT Win—Mark Stone, Tomas Hertl SPARK But Worries LINGER

Vegas Golden Knights escape with a dramatic 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets, but questions loom about their Stanley Cup credentials. Tomas Hertl’s last-second, controversial deflection secures the victory, yet Tony Dasco and Chris Gawlik note the team’s sluggish start and ongoing issues with defensive depth, spotlighting shaky performances from Braden Bowman and Jacob Megna. Is this narrow win proof of resilience or a troubling sign for Bruce Cassidy’s squad with tougher matchups ahead?

VGK’s road to the playoffs grows more challenging with seven core players, including Hertl, heading to the Olympics. The conversation centers on concerns over player fatigue, injury risk, and a grueling post-Olympic schedule. Trade rumors heat up, with Justin Faulk of the St. Louis Blues emerging as a potential target to shore up the Vegas blue line. Can Vegas buy, trade, or rally their way out of a precarious situation—before it’s too late?

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11 comments

  4. If Hart hadn't made those early massive saves in OT it would have been a loss. : ( BUT the Knights figured it out. : ) GO KNIGHTS GO!!! Another two points!!!!! Yay!!!! That was for you Chris. LOL and tee hee.

  8. Tony, you said you want to pronounce it correctly, and you said Chechnya (CHECH-nee-uh). Different country. I can offer an apple. It's actually Czechia, pronounced CHECK-ee-uh. It's the Czech Republic, whereas Chechnya is part of the Russian Federation. Also, the player, Tomas, as I understand it, is more like "Toe-mosh". Great show as always, you guys.

  10. Ooh, Tony! Comin' in hot! Pouring on the toDasco sauce! Saying McCrimmon has dirt on all the GMs. I love the hot take, Tony. That's hilarious. And it makes a bit of sense, too. (Rigged!)

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