Sheng Peng: VGK Takes Debut; Small Plays by Smith & Miller Make for Big Win Golden Knights pull off surprise win against Stars; Fleury makes 45 saves; Late adjustments lead to victory

Fist.

Suck it Jero. Eat it Coga. Beat it JB. Delete it Alfiesalad.

Congratulations Vegas on getting your first win!

I was merely watching the extended highlights and I was still on the edge of my seat. I was happy to see Neal come up the hero and get the first two goals in franchise history. I still can't believe that Nashville protected Jarnkrok over him. They could've used two goals from Neal in their opener.

On a side note, I just realized that the Real Deal nickname is even more suitable now that he's in Vegas.

I still can't believe that Nashville protected Jarnkrok over him. They could've used two goals from Neal in their opener.
- Osprey

Neal is definitely the more impactful player now, but age and contracts must have come in play in Nashville's decision. Jarnkrok is on a very team-friendly deal, while the older Neal about to become UFA.

Neal is definitely the more impactful player now, but age and contracts must have come in play in Nashville's decision. Jarnkrok is on a very team-friendly deal, while the older Neal about to become UFA.
- Sheng.Peng

Those are certainly Poile's reasons for his decision. It's just that many of us disagree with them. Neal with even only one year left had more value than Jarnkrok with 5 left. The real crux of the issue, though, is that it would've been easier to talk McPhee into taking someone other than Jarnkrok than it was to talk him into taking someone other than Neal.

This team has no quit and just grinds. They are fun to watch and Fleury gives them a chance to win every game really. A solid first win and even better second one tonight!