With Vegas, the two-time Stanley Cup champion moves up the standings to a legitimate contender, leaving St. Louis to fight for a playoff spot without him.

After a few trips through waivers, the St. Louis Blues have officially terminated the contract of veteran forward Brandon Saad. The now former Blues forward wasn’t a free agent for long, however, as the Vegas Golden Knights have stepped up with a new contract for Saad.

Columbus kicked off a key road trip with a big victory thanks to a dedication to the defensive side of the puck