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How the Vegas Golden Knights can adapt on the power play without Victor Olofsson

Victor Olofsson is out on a week-to-week basis for the Vegas Golden Knights. Here's how the Golden Knights can thrive on the power play without him.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:33 AM
How the Vegas Golden Knights can adapt on the power play without Victor Olofsson
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Jacob Walters outlines how the Vegas Golden Knights should adjust their power play without injured Victor Olofsson.
  • Victor Olofsson is out week-to-week following a cross-check by Seattle Kraken forward Ben Meyers.
  • Rookie Trevor Connelly has been elevated to the top power play unit alongside Tomas Hertl and Mark Stone.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vegas Golden Knights must adjust their power play strategy after forward Victor Olofsson was sidelined on a week-to-week basis. Olofsson suffered an injury following a cross-check by Seattle Kraken forward Ben Meyers during a 6-2 Vegas victory. Prior to the injury, Olofsson led the team with four goals, including two on the power play.

Writer Jacob Walters outlines key ways Vegas can adapt without their top shooter on the man advantage. The writer argues rookie Trevor Connelly must capitalize on his promotion to the top unit alongside veterans Tomas Hertl and Mark Stone. Additionally, Walters highlights utilizing Hertl in the bumper spot and urging Jack Eichel to shoot more often.

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