Entrenched in an ultra-competitive five-horse race for the Pacific Division, the Vegas Golden Knights face a defining few months as they bid to live up to their status as a contender.
About to enter the second-half of the 2019-20 regular season with a disappointing 25-20-7 record, the Golden Knights need to find their identity as a team and fast.
They certainly need to add the magic ingredient that is consistency to their game, while certain players need to step up to the plate.
And that leads us on to the main objective of this article.
While the likes of Max Pacioretty, Mark Stone, Reilly Smith and Shea Theodore have been lights out this year, too many players have performed well below expectations.