from Nicholas J. Cotsonika of NHL.com,

The Vegas Golden Knights have the highest expectations entering their third season in the NHL.

"I really feel we can do some significant things," center William Karlsson said. "We are ready to win."

The Golden Knights stunned the hockey world when they reached the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season of 2017-18.

They made the Stanley Cup Playoffs again last season and had a 3-1 series lead against the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference First Round. They had a 3-0 lead in the third period of Game 7, but after San Jose scored four goals during a major penalty, they ended up losing 5-4 in overtime.

"By now, I've definitely gotten over it," Karlsson said. "It was tough in the playoffs when [the Sharks] were still in it. But after [the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup for the first time], it was a fairy-tale story, and it was easier to forget.

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