TAMPA, Fla. — One of the issues for the Golden Knights during their current losing skid has been their play in the second period.
In truth, it’s been a season-long problem.
The Knights have a minus-6 goal differential in the middle period, and while it didn’t cost them in Saturday’s 3-1 loss at Florida on Saturday, it’s an area that must improve.
“A hockey game is 60 minutes. There’s no excuse to play only 40, especially for us,” left wing Jonathan Marchessault said. “We’re a hard-working team. We don’t have the best skills in the league, and we know that.