Long before the Vegas Golden Knights were even a thought, the last two most successful expansion franchises came in 1993-94. Since that point, no one has really challenged the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim or the Florida Panthers. Fast forward 24 years later and that mark finally went down.
Back then, the Mighty Ducks and Panthers finished with identical records at 31-46-5. Neither team made the playoffs, but both clubs made their presence known for years to come. However, when it comes to the Golden Knights, they’ve taken the league by storm and then some.
In just 51 games played, Vegas has already equaled the same win totals as Anaheim and Florida in their inaugural season.