Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill got his first point in more than two months when he recorded an assist Tuesday.
He followed with his first goal of the season in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to San Jose at T-Mobile Arena that ended the Knights’ seven-game winning streak.
“He’s played real well lately, for sure,” Vegas coach Gerard Gallant said. “I guess he’s in a routine of playing a lot of hockey right now, and I really like what he’s doing for us.”
Merrill, 26, has picked up the slack in the absence of injured defenseman Colin Miller, partnering with Nick Holden.