The Vegas Golden Knights came away with a pretty successful 2022-23 campaign, and as we begin the quest for the Cup again, it's clear that they have a major target on their backs.
It didn't take long for that target to turn into a massive hit, as Hayden Hodgson attempted to run through Mark Stone during their pre-season matchup, and unsurprisingly, the Golden Knights took issue with that.
While the puck was still near Stone's stick, it's the type of hit in the pre-season on an opposing teams captain that's unnecessary, and after all the injuries Stone has had to deal with, it's the last thing he wants in the pre-season.
The Kings-Knights rivalry is already a fairly heated one between two Pacific Division teams, and while Hodgson may not be in the NHL the next time these two teams meet, it's safe to say members of the team may remember this happening.