“They’re just unpredictable,” Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin said of Kaprizov and Boldy. “They’re real creative and make a lot of east-to-west plays. They have high-skill players who read off each other well. It’s something we have to be better on them and harder on them, because they drive a lot of their offense.”

When the Golden Knights traded for Mark Stone in 2019, general manager Kelly McCrimmon knew the franchise landed much more than one of the most talented 200-foot forwards in the NHL.

Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the second round of the NHL Playoffs. They defeated Minnesota Wild in a thrilling series. Jack Eichel and Mark Stone led the charge with crucial performances. Shea Theodore also contributed significantly.