Recently NBC asked followers on Twitter if the San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights rivalry was the best in the NHL? As if the New York Islanders versus New York Rangers rivalry wasn’t a thing.
First, how in the world is the Sharks versus Golden Knights even a rivalry? They’ve played eight times in the regular season and another 13 times in the playoffs. That’s a 21 game total history over two seasons.
Second, if the Vegas Golden Knights had any sort of penalty kill to speak of in the playoffs we aren’t talking about this even being a rivalry.