The Golden Knights’ first line always plays well against the San Jose Sharks.
Just don’t ask the unit to explain why.
“It just happens to be that way,” forward Jonathan Marchessault said.
“It just seems to be working,” center William Karlsson added.
Whether something deeper is taking place or not, the results speak for themselves. Marchessault, Karlsson and forward Reilly Smith are a key reason why the Knights defeated the Sharks in six games in the second round of the playoffs last season.
They likely will be again if history repeats itself.
“There’s been some heated games lately,” Karlsson said.