SAN JOSE, Calif.—The Sharks’ defensemen dominated the headlines entering the Western Conference quarterfinals.
But Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore has been just as much of the story as Brent Burns or Erik Karlsson.
Theodore entered Thursday night’s Game 5 with five assists and a highlight-reel goal. San Jose’s two former Norris Trophy winners have combined for one goal and six assists in the first four games.
“Shea’s still a younger defenseman in this league, but he’s elite,” forward Alex Tuch said after the Knights’ morning skate Thursday. “He definitely is. He’ll get to their status once he gets more recognized and once he gets more experience.