Morning Skate Report: November 2, 2024

The Golden Knights (7-3-1) host the Utah Hockey Club (5-4-2) for the first time in franchise history on Saturday at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena.

TRANSFER INFORMATIONTV: Vegas 34
Streaming: KnightTime+
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deported Vegas 1460

NOTES
The Golden Knights have a 7-0-0 record at T-Mobile Arena during the 2024-25 season.

This will be the first meeting between the Golden Knights and the Utah Hockey Club.

Alexander Holtz has scored one point in each of the last five games.

NOCHE DE LOS VGK
The Vegas Golden Knights will host their team's first Noche de LosVGK game on Saturday, November 2nd at T-Mobile Arena. Building on the Hispanic Heritage Knights the team previously hosted, Noche de LosVGK features an expanded program that will represent and celebrate all segments of the team's Hispanic and Latino fan base.

Noche de LosVGK falls on Dia de los Muertos weekend and the VGK shield logo takes on the look of a traditional sugar skull as a tribute. This graphic and the LosVGK logo – both designed by Golden Knights employee Stephanie Suominen, who is of Colombian descent – ​​will be featured throughout the event.

All fans in attendance will receive a rally towel with the LosVGK logo. There are still a limited number of tickets available for Noche de LosVGK, including a special ticket offer that includes an exclusive LosVGK Sugar Skull bobblehead starting at $69. Fans must purchase tickets through this link to receive the bobblehead.

Entertainment at Toshiba Plaza and T-Mobile Arena on Saturday includes face painters, folklórico dancers, mariachi bands and DJ Yo Yolie, who will perform during the second intermission at the Knight Club. During the first break, “Mites at Knight” will feature players ages 7 to 12 from the Metepec Buffalos hockey program in Mexico. Diego de la Garma, president and head coach of the Mexican Ice Hockey Federation, will have the siren on before the game. Other participants expected are:

• Emilano Vargas, the undefeated top boxer (12-0), Las Vegas native and son of legendary fighter Fernando Vargas
• Well-known model, television host and long-time UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste
• Hispanic influencer Ana Saia

Saturday's game will also include one ofrendathe altar during the Día de los Muertos celebration, intended to welcome the deceased at the altar. Fans are welcome to take photos in front of the LosVGK theme ofrenda.

New and exclusive Noche de LosVGK items such as hoodies, t-shirts and pucks are now available at Arsenal at City National Arena and The Armory at T-Mobile Arena.

In the past year, the LosVGK initiative has also translated ice hockey instruction manuals, hosted numerous ball hockey clinics, launched a line of merchandise in team stores, and designed and installed a LosVGK mural in the city's arts district. Earlier this season, LosVGK launched a Spanish-language version of the website vegasgoldenknights.com – the first of its kind in the NHL. The team has also launched Spanish-language social media channels on Facebook (@losgoldenknights) and WhatsApp (@LosVGK), as well as Spanish-language versions of home broadcasts on the KnightTime+ streaming service and on linear television using the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) feature.

VGK MILESTONE CLOCK
Shea Theodore – Two points away from 300 points as a Golden Knight
Mark Stone – Six goals away from 100 goals as a Golden Knight

CAREER MILESTONE WATCH
Tomas Hertl – one point away from 500 career points
Bruce Cassidy – Four road wins out of 400 career NHL wins

VGK RATING GUIDE
Mark Stone – 19 points (5G, 14A)
Jack Eichel – 16 points (3G, 13A)
Ivan Barbashev – 12 points (7G, 5A)
Alex Pietrangelo – 12 points (1G, 11A)
Tomas Hertl – 11 points (4G, 7A)

LAST TIME
The Golden Knights lost 6-3 to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Tanner Pearson and Pavel Dorofeyev each found the net in the loss.

SEASON SERIES 2023-24
Prior to the organization's move to Utah, the Golden Knights had an overall record of 19-10-0 against the team. In the last game between the two teams, Vegas suffered a 7-4 loss, with William Karlsson and Jack Eichel each scoring a goal. The Golden Knights have a 22-8-1 all-time record when facing a club for the first time in the regular season.

OPPOSITION UPDATEThe Utah Hockey Club starts the 2024-25 season at 5-4-2. Utah travels to Vegas to begin a four-game road trip after posting a 5-1 win over Calgary on Wednesday night at the Delta Center. Alex Kerfoot opened the scoring against the Flames with his first goal of the season and Maveric Lamoureux scored his first NHL goal as the hockey club ended a streak of four straight losses. Nick Schmaltz (0G, 11A) and Clayton Keller (6G, 5A) led the team with 11 points each.

PACIFIC DIVISION STANDINGVegas Golden Knights – 7-3-1, 15 points
Los Angeles Kings – 6-3-2, 14 points
Calgary Flames – 6-4-1, 13 points
Vancouver Canucks – 4-2-3, 11 points
Edmonton Oilers – 5-5-1, 11 points
Seattle Kraken – 5-5-1, 11 points
Anaheim Ducks – 4-4-2, 10 points
San Jose Sharks – 3-7-2, 8 points

A win in Vegas would…
-Mark the 320^Th Victory in franchise history
– Give the Golden Knights an all-time 1-0-0 record against the Utah Hockey Club
-Extend Vegas' home winning streak to eight games

KEY TO THE GAME
Making an impression: Bruce Cassidy mentioned that the play of young players like Alexander Holtz and Pavel Dorofeyev improves the more they play in the team system. Cassidy said the goal is to continue to improve and strengthen the team when things get hot.

Back to basics: Mark Stone said after Wednesday's loss that the wins will come when the team can take better care of the middle of the ice.