The Golden Knights bounced back following their road loss to Colorado earlier this week. Jack Eichel scored twice and Reilly Smith tallied the game-winning goal in VGK's 3-2 win over visiting Carolina. It was Smith's first goal in 8 games and he scored with a little over three minutes remaining in regulation. Eichel remains hot and he has been in a groove following the All-Star break scoring 11 points in in nine games. The Golden Knights, Wednesday, also made a trade with the Penguins for Teddy Blueger, a checking centerman, in exchange for Peter DiLeberatore and a third round pick in 2024. Blueger will get a start on the fourth line on Friday night when VGK faces the New Jersey Devils. The Golden Knights also appear to be the frontrunners to land goalie Jonathan Quick, who was traded to Columbus Tuesday night. Quick made it know he doesn't want to pay for the Blue Jackets, so they could flip him fast to Las Vegas.

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