Golden Knights forward Ryan Carpenter pauses in front of the team’s benchevery game just before he leaves the ice after warmups to take a knee and saya quick prayer, a habit he picked up not long after he turned pro.
“I sometimes still get so nervous before games,” the 28-year-old said. “I just want to play so well. I think nerves are good, but it just gives me a peace and a calmness. Plus, it really puts the game in perspective. I’m just playing a game. It allows me to just have fun and give thanks to God just for the opportunity to be here.