Golden Knights Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Hill Shutout, Dorofeyev Breakout and More – The Hockey Writers – Vegas Golden Knights
It is a great time to be checking in on the Golden Knights as the playoff race hits the homestretch. Looking at the numbers and the news, we can clearly see they are building some serious momentum. Here are the key storylines for Vegas and what their schedule looks like for the next seven days.
Reclaiming the Pacific Division
The Golden Knights (31-22-14, 76 points) are finding their stride at the perfect time.
After a somewhat uneven stretch, they are riding the momentum of back-to-back wins — including a 4-0 shutout over the Chicago Blackhawks on March 14 — to jump into second place in a tightly contested Pacific Division.
Pavel Dorofeyev’s Breakout Season
Pavel Dorofeyev has been an absolute machine lately. He is coming off back-to-back games recording two goals and an assist. He recently set a new career-high in points (54) and has already potted a team-record 18 power-play goals this season.
Adin Hill Breaks His Shutout Drought
Goaltender Adin Hill just secured his first shutout in a full calendar year against Chicago. He has started four consecutive games (a rarity for him), bringing some much-needed stability to the crease down the final stretch by allowing only seven goals over his last four starts.
Front Office Moves – Bronson Ride
Looking toward the future, general manager (GM) Kelly McCrimmon announced on March 14 that the team signed 6-foot-7 defenseman Bronson Ride to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old is currently playing his fifth Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season with the North Bay Battalion.
Golden Knights Upcoming Schedule
The Golden Knights are looking at a busy week with four games. They will wrap up their current homestand with matchups against the Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth before heading out on a quick, back-to-back Central Division road trip over the weekend.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (PDT) |
| Tuesday, March 17 | vs. Buffalo Sabres | T-Mobile Arena (Home) | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 19 | vs. Utah Mammoth | T-Mobile Arena (Home) | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 21 | @ Nashville Predators | Bridgestone Arena (Away) | 11:00 AM |
| Sunday, March 22 | @ Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center (Away) | 4:00 PM |
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