Golden Knights among greatest NHL expansion franchises even if they don't beat the Hurricanes

The line to get into the Golden Knights' practice Monday morning stretched well outside the door at the rink, and Vegas fans have had plenty to celebrate in its team's nine seasons. Back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time, the Golden Knights are two victories away from winning their second championship in four years. Carolina will have plenty to say about whether the Golden Knights get there, and the Hurricanes will try to even the series at 2-2 and reclaim home-ice advantage when the teams meet Tuesday in Las Vegas.

By Jason Griffith for PeeDeeWire

Yahoo Sports reports: The line to get into the Golden Knights' practice Monday morning stretched well outside the door at the rink, and Vegas fans have had plenty to celebrate in its team's nine seasons. Back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time, the Golden Knights are two victories away from winning their second championship in four years. Carolina will have plenty to say about whether the Golden Knights get there, and the Hurricanes will try to even the series at 2-2 and reclaim home-ice advantage when the teams meet Tuesday in Las Vegas.