The lineup used by the Golden Knights on Monday closely resembled the one they’ll put on the ice Oct. 4 on opening night.
Colorado arrived at T-Mobile Arena with an inexperienced group that included a 28-year-old goaltender making his first appearance in the NHL.
But the Knights started slowly and suffered their first loss in the preseason, 5-3 to the Avalanche in front of an announced crowd of 17,880.
Here’s what we learned:
1. Alex Tuch states his case for a spot on the second line.
Coach Gerard Gallant will use most, if not all, of the preseason to find a combination he likes on the second line.