Vegas Golden Knights Dedicate 2OT Win to Whimsical Team Pet
The Vegas Golden Knights are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it’s super exciting to watch them in action. A Vegas Golden Knights win is always a good thing. Speaking…
WINNIPEG, CANADA – APRIL 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal with teammate Chandler Stephenson #20 in the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
The Vegas Golden Knights are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it's super exciting to watch them in action. A Vegas Golden Knights win is always a good thing.
Speaking of exciting, Saturday's (April 22) game against the Winnipeg Jets was a nail-biter. The Knights blew a three-goal lead in the third period, which made me more than nervous. Then, Michael Amadio came in as the hero in double-overtime to help the Vegas Golden Knights pull off a dramatic victory over the Winnipeg Jets, 5-4. So, to whom are the Vegas Golden Knights dedicating the big win? The Golden Knights' Twitter account tweeted that Amadio is dedicating the huge victory to team pet "Goldie," the goldfish.
In the playoffs, many teams have added a puppy as their team pet, but that's so trite. Instead, the Golden Knights recently debuted "Goldie." They're hoping that the team's new friend will bring them good luck in the Stanley Cup Playoff, and it appears "Goldie" is doing just that.
The Vegas Golden Knights debuted "Goldie" on April 14, as the post-season kicked in. "We’ve got a new friend joining us for the playoffs," the exclaimed. "Introducing Goldie, our first team pet!!!!" Go, Goldie! The Golden Knights' next game is Monday (April 24), back in Winnipeg at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Vegas Golden Knights Photos: Check out their dramatic win against the Winnipeg Jets
The Vegas Golden Knights are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it's such a fun ride to watch them as they play in these finals.
Of course, sometimes the games can bring a bit too much drama. During Saturday's (April 22) game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Knights blew a three-goal lead in the third period. Talk about a nerve-wracking game. Thankfully, Michael Amadio came in as the hero in double-overtime to help the Vegas Golden Knights pull off a dramatic win over the Winnipeg Jets, 5-4. View Vegas Golden Knights photos from the game below. Check out post-game video here.
One funny side-story is that the Vegas Golden Knights dedicated their latest win to a funny figure. The Golden Knights' Twitter account tweeted that Amadio is dedicating the huge win to team pet "Goldie," the goldfish. Find their new team pet here. I love that our team pet is a goldfish, because it's very unique. Most NHL teams go with a puppy of sorts. But, not the Vegas Knights.
The Golden Knights' next game is Monday (April 24), back in Winnipeg at 9:30 p.m. ET. Go Knights!
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Adam Lowry #17 of the Winnipeg Jets celebrates his game-tying goal during action against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Adam Lowry #17 and Vladislav Namestnikov #7 of the Winnipeg Jets battle for the puck in front of Laurent Brossoit #39 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Laurent Brossoit #39 of the Vegas Golden Knights makes a save during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Laurent Brossoit #39 of the Vegas Golden Knights watches a shot fly past him for a goal during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates teammate Jack Eichel's goal during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Pierre-Luc Dubois #80 of the Winnipeg Jets battles Brayden McNabb #3 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal with teammate Chandler Stephenson #20 in the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - Winnipeg Jets fans welcome their team to the ice before they play the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Mark Scheifele #55 of the Winnipeg Jets moves the puck against Alec Martinez #23 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Morgan Barron #36 of the Winnipeg Jets battles Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Blake Wheeler #26 of the Winnipeg Jets watches as a shot beats Laurent Brossoit #39 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal with teammates during action against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Brett Howden #21, Ivan Barbashev #49 and Michael Amadio #22 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate defeating the Winnipeg Jets in the second overtime period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets follows the bouncing puck as Nicolas Roy #10 of the Vegas Golden Knights battles for the puck in the first overtime period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Connor Hellebuyck #37, Dylan DeMelo #2, Pierre-Luc Dubois #80 and Dylan Samberg #54 of the Winnipeg Jets skate off after losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in the second overtime period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights v Winnipeg Jets - Game Three
WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 22: Ivan Barbashev #49 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates after a shot from teammate Michael Amadio beat Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets in the second overtime period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)
