The positive vibes of Nate Schmidt’s return to the lineup Nov. 18 lasted about 24 hours before the Golden Knights’ second season hit its low point.
The Knights went on the road to Calgary and got slaughtered 7-2 by the eventual Pacific Division champion Flames, falling to 9-12-1 on the season.
“That was a big-time wake-up call,” Coach Gerard Gallant said. “For sure.”
Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and three assists. In the first period.
Matthew Tkachuk and Sean Monahan finished with two goals each with Tkachuk adding two assists. Knights goaltender Malcolm Subban was under siege in net as the skaters in front of him had no answer on the second leg of a back-to-back.