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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.