LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Cole Schwindt made his Vegas Golden Knights debut Friday night against the St. Louis Blues.
The forward was claimed off waivers Monday and skated on the fourth line between Tanner Pearson and Keegan Kolesar.
"He's a pretty reliable player for a younger guy," head coach Bruce Cassidy said Friday after the Knights' Morning Skate. "A good 200-foot player. He's got a heavy shot. I'd say responsible would be his number one attribute."
WATCH: Bruce Cassidy talks Cole Schwindt + upcoming contest with St. Louis
Schwindt was drafted in 2019 by the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. He played four games last season with the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old center is from Kitchener, Ontario.
WATCH: Cole Schwindt talks about making his Golden Knights' debut:
"I'm somebody who loves to see the team win, and I'd do anything for that," Schwindt said.
The Knights headed into Friday night's matchup fresh off an 8-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday to open the season. Three players scored two goals (Mark Stone, Ivan Barbashev and Victor Olofsson) — and Jack Eichel recorded four assists.
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VGK ultimately took the victory over St. Louis in a 4-3 matchup. Eichel, Barbashev and Theodore all scored goals and gave assists — with the fourth and final goal coming from Roy in his 300th career game.
The Knights now sit 2-0-0 for the season.
Next up, VGK hits the ice against the Washington Capitals on Sunday at 4 p.m.
BEFORE THE GAME
Here are a few milestones to keep in mind as the Knights hit the ice Friday:
- Nic Roy is one game away from 300 career games.
- It's the second of three straight home games for Vegas.
- Bruce Cassidy is three wins away from 100 wins with the Golden Knights.
- Nic Hague is three games away from 300 career games, all of which are with VGK.
LIVE UPDATES
Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Check back here for live score updates during the game, which airs on Vegas 34 (KMCC).
1st Period
13:13 left - Blues goal: Pavel Buchnevich gets one past Adin Hill to let St. Louis start the scoring, taking a 1-0 lead.
11:58 left - VGK goal: Jack Eichel scores his first goal of the season as VGK answer the Blues' goal in no time. Mark Stone and Ivan Barbashev on the assist. Game knotted up at 1 apiece.
1:43 left - VGK goal - Ivan Barbashev scores off of a no-look pass from Mark Stone to let VGK take the 2-1 lead. It's Barbashev's third goal through 4 periods this season.
End of 1st: Golden Knights lead 2-1
2nd Period
17:05 left - VGK goal: Shea Theodore scores his first goal of the season with Cole Schwindt making the assist in his VGK debut, recording his first NHL point. VGK lead 3-1.
12:31 left - Blues goal: After allowing three goals, the Blues have an answer. Pavel Buchnevich scores his second of the game to cut the St. Louis deficit to 1. VGK lead 3-2.
End of 2nd: Golden Knights lead 3-2
3rd Period
7:07 left - VGK goal: Nicolas Roy scores his first goal of the season with assists from Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo, putting VGK in a two-goal lead.
4:56 left - Blues goal: Robert Thomas scores, Pavel Buchnevich and Colton Parayko come in for the assist.
FINAL: Golden Knights win 4-3
How to watch
Unless they are nationally televised, all Vegas Golden Knights games are broadcast on Vegas 34 and streamed on the KnightTime+ app.
Here's a list of the 69 games that will air on Vegas 34 this season.
Vegas 34 (KMCC) can be found as Channel 34 on Cox Cable and DIRECTV, and as Channel 34.1 for viewers with an antenna.
For streaming services, Vegas 34 can be found on the DIRECTV streaming app or on FuboTV.
You can also consider purchasing a Tablo Total System to receive live broadcast TV and a selection of free streaming channels.
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