VGK prepare for pivotal GM 5 & A’ja Wilson proudly sporting A’One at Training Camp

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy made numerous changes in Saturday’s 4-3 victory at Minnesota, including pairing centers Jack Eichel and William Karlsson with wing Pavel Dorofeyev on their top line.

That line was so effective that Cassidy kept them together in Monday morning’s practice, making it likely the trio will stay together when Vegas hosts the Wild on Tuesday night. The series is 2-2.

That new line had 12 scoring chances compared to three against, according to Natural Stat Trick, and outshot the Wild 4-2. Minnesota did outscore the line 1-0, but Cassidy said the key is looking for scoring chances.

Eichel led the Golden Knights this season with 94 points and Dorofeyev was the team’s leading goal scorer with 35. Karlsson produced nine goals and 20 assists.

“Karl’s such a great player,” Eichel said. “He’s super easy to play with. Obviously, we know what Pav brings and his ability to score and shoot the puck and make plays. I thought we did a good job of getting some looks off the cycle and creating some offense and trying to keep them off the scoresheet as well.”

A’ja Wilson is all smiles for the start of Training Camp in 2025, sporting her new A’One Nike shoe. A’ja likes the new ‘vibe’ of her new-look team, but she also appreciates the position she’s in with her new shoe, and is enjoying seeing her teammates wear them.