In their inaugural season, the Vegas Golden Knights were a team with something to prove. It was about establishing a franchise and letting the hockey world know that they were there. Two years later, the Golden Knights are simply pissed off.
Vegas feels like it was cheated out of another run at Lord Stanley’s Cup, its season cut short by what was arguably the most memorable moment in the San Jose Sharks’ playoff history. Vegas and its fan base are bitter about the Game 7 overtime loss in Round 1 of the playoffs and they’re entering the 2019-20 season with a chip on their shoulder.