It was a quick, successful getaway to Denver for the Golden Knights rookies, winning both of their games of the Rookie Showcase over the weekend.

The Knights manhandled their way to an 8-1 win over the Utah Mammoth on Saturday, then hung on for a 3-2 victory over the host Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.

“It’s tough on these guys. Back to back, less than 24 hours, especially this early in the year,” Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig said. “We just found a way to win.”

Here are three takeaways from the weekend:

No Connelly, no problem

The Knights handled business without top prospect, forward Trevor Connelly, who is week to week with a lower-body injury.

Not having their 2024 first-round pick in the fold for a second straight training camp hinders things short term. The Knights would like

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