Golden Knights Face Canadiens Amid Road Trip Challenges

The Vegas Golden Knights are midway through a five-game road trip, facing the Montreal Canadiens for the first time this season. The Golden Knights, currently leading the Pacific Division with a 12-6-2 record, have been dealing with injuries, including defenseman Nicolas Hague possibly returning after missing 11 of the last 12 games. They recently secured a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, marking head coach Bruce Cassidy's 400th win. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens, with a 7-10-2 record, aim to improve their recent 3-6-1 form in their last 10 games, following a shutout win against the Edmonton Oilers. Montreal ranks ninth in penalty minutes per game, and key players for the matchup include Ivan Barbashev for Vegas and Cole Caufield for Montreal, both making significant contributions. The game takes place at the Bell Centre, with the Golden Knights looking to maintain momentum.