from Nicholas J. Cotsonika of NHL.com,

"We are the Golden Misfits," center William Karlsson said.

They've never forgotten they were deemed expendable by their former teams, exposed in the NHL Expansion Draft or traded. After shattering records for first-year teams, winning the Pacific Division and sweeping the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference First Round, it burns inside them still.

Someone let go of each guy who made an elite play in a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Monday, giving the Golden Knights a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Second Round.

Three passes -- by Karlsson, forward James Neal and forward Alex Tuch. Three finishes -- by defenseman Colin Miller, forward Jonathan Marchessault and forward Reilly Smith. Lots of saves, but one in particular by goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. And the final shot by Karlsson at 8:17 of OT.

As impressive as you'll find anywhere else.

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