Victor Olofsson is back in Vegas, and the early returns look exactly like what the Golden Knights hoped for when they signed him to a one-year deal in 2024-25.
The idea was simple: find cheap scoring. That became even more important after Jonathan Marchessault got his country on in Nashville.
Olofsson delivered right away in his first stint with the Golden Knights, finishing with 15 goals and 14 assists on a one-year deal worth $1.075 million. He also added six power-play goals, a tidy piece of business for general manager Kelly McCrimmon.
Now he’s at it again.
Through three games, Olofsson already has two power-play goals, which lead Vegas and stand as the team high. That’s a surprising spot for the Golden Knights to be in this early, especially with Pavel Dorofeyev no longer with the team, as he’s perfectly slicing bananas on social media. Believe me, even Mitch Marner was shocked by his sheer cutting skills.
Even with the season still in its infancy, Olofsson’s second go-round is trending in the same direction as the first. Three games is a tiny sample, sure, and cold streaks and injuries can change everything fast. But right now, he’s giving Vegas exactly the kind of value it was chasing.
Part of the appeal is familiar. Olofsson has built his game on shooting, especially from distance, and he’s long been a dangerous power-play option. When the Golden Knights are looking for a threat from the point, he fits the role cleanly.
This season’s numbers back that up, even if the sample remains small. His shot selection stands out, and so does the pace on his release. He can hurt a team from far away or closer in, which makes him a tough cover when he gets space.
That space is the key. Opponents are usually more worried about Tomas Hertl, Mark Stone, and Jack Eichel, particularly on the power play. Once the attention shifts toward those bigger names, Olofsson can make teams pay.
He also has support around him. Hertl can work the bumper, while Eichel can come from the back end, and that gives Olofsson chances to pick through defensive gaps and finish.
Golden Knights fans also know he’s dealt with adversity before. He was injured against the Washington Capitals on October 15, 2024 after scoring a power-play goal in that game, and he didn’t return for a month. If he can stay available for the full season, that’s a major boost for Vegas - especially with Dorofeyev gone from the power play.
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