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TV: AT&T SportsNet
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460
NOTES
Head Coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed on Saturday that Jonathan Quick will make his Vegas debut Sunday against Montreal. The Golden Knights acquired the veteran netminder on Thursday.
Sunday's game is the second and final meeting of the season between the Golden Knights and Canadiens.
LAST TIME OUT
Adin Hill made 47 saves and Jonathan Marchessault posted three points (2G, 1A) as the Golden Knights earned a 4-3 shootout win against the New Jersey Devils on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena. Marchessault's two goals along with Jack Eichel's team-leading 23rd tally helped Vegas to the victory despite being outshot 50-27. Shea Theodore scored in the only goal in the shootout to propel Vegas to victory.
SEASON SERIES
The Golden Knights overcame the Canadiens with a 6-4 victory when the teams last met on Nov. 5 at Bell Centre. Reilly Smith led the way with two goals while Nicolas Roy, Nicolas Hague, Keegan Kolesar and Jonathan Marchessault also found the back of the net.
VGK SCORING LEADERS
Chandler Stephenson - 50 points (12G, 38A)
Jack Eichel - 47 points (23G, 24A)
Jonathan Marchessault - 41 points (19G, 22A)
Reilly Smith - 40 points (20G, 20A)
William Karlsson - 39 points (11G, 28A)
Mark Stone- 38 points (17G, 21A)
Alex Pietrangelo - 35 points (8G, 27A)
Shea Theodore - 33 points (6G, 27A)
MILESTONE WATCH
William Karlsson - five games away from 600 NHL games
Teddy Blueger - eight points away from 100 NHL points
Reilly Smith - six goals away from 200 NHL goals
Shea Theodore - eight assists away from 200 NHL assists
PACIFIC DIVISION PICTURE
Vegas Golden Knights - 37-19-6, 80 points
Los Angeles Kings - 36-20-8, 80 points
Seattle Kraken - 35-21-6, 76 points
Edmonton Oilers - 34-22-8, 76 points
Calgary Flames - 27-23-13, 67 points
Vancouver Canucks - 25-32-5, 55 points
Anaheim Ducks - 21-34-8, 50 points
San Jose Sharks - 18-33-12, 48 points
OPPOSITION UPDATE
Montreal heads into Sunday's contest in last place in the Atlantic Division with 56 points and a 26-32-4 record. Vegas is the final stop of a four-game trip for the Canadiens that's seen them go 1-2-0 so far. Montreal dropped a pair of 3-2 decisions to the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks, respectively, in their last two games. Nick Suzuki is the top scorer for the Habs with 48 points (21G, 27A) in 62 games.
A VEGAS VICTORY WOULD…
- Mark the 254th win in franchise history
- Give the Golden Knights a 5-2-3 record against Montreal all time
- Improve the Golden Knights' record against Eastern Conference teams this season to 18-7-2
KEYS TO THE GAME
Finish Strong: The Golden Knights have battled to two one-goal wins so far on this homestand. Another hard-fought win would go a long way before a five-game trip.
Start On Time: There won't be a morning skate for the Golden Knights ahead of the 3 p.m. puck drop against Montreal so it's key that the team picks up right where it left off Friday when the puck drops on Sunday.
