When Gerard Gallant changed the Golden Knights defense pairings 2½ weeks ago and it helped result in a victory, the coach was cautious not to overstate the importance of the move.
But now that there’s a larger sample size to draw from, Gallant is generally pleased with the results.
“I think some guys have played real well because of it, but I don’t think it’s a big deal to be honest with you,” he said. “I think (Deryk Engelland) and (Brayden McNabb) are shutdown defensemen that can play with different pairings. But I like the way (Shea Theodore has) played since we’ve moved McNabb with him.