LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Cole Schwindt is expected to make his Vegas Golden Knights debut Friday night against the St. Louis Blues.

The forward was cleared on waivers on Monday and is expected to skate on the fourth line between Tanner Pearson and Keegan Kolesar.

“He’s a pretty reliable player for a younger guy,” head coach Bruce Cassidy said after the Knights’ Morning Skate on Friday. “A good 60-yard player. He has a heavy shot. I would say being responsible is his most important quality.”

WATCH: Bruce Cassidy talks Cole Schwindt + upcoming game with St. Louis

(Full presser) VGK Coach Bruce Cassidy talks with Cole Schwindt, St. Louis Blues

Schwindt was drafted by the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in 2019. Last season he played four games for the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old center is from Kitchener, Ontario.

WATCH: Cole Schwindt talks about his Golden Knights debut:

(Full interview) Cole Schwindt talks Vegas Golden Knights debut

“I’m someone who likes to see the team win, and I would do anything for that,” Schwindt said.

The Knights enter Wednesday night’s game fresh after an 8-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche to open the season. Three players scored two goals (Mark Stone, Ivan Barbashev and Victor Olofsson) – and Jack Eichel recorded four assists.

Here are a few milestones to keep in mind as the Knights take the ice on Friday:

• Nic Roy is one game away from 300 career games.
• It is the second of three straight home games for Vegas.
• Bruce Cassidy is three wins away from 100 wins with the Golden Knights.
• Nic Haag is three games away from 300 career games, all of which are with VGK.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the T-Mobile Arena. Check back here for live score updates during the game, which airs on Vegas 34 (KMCC).

LIVE UPDATES

1st Period
13:13 remaining – Blues goal: Pavel Buchnevich gets one past Adin Hill to get St. Louis starting the scoring and taking a 1-0 lead.
Another 11:58 – VGK goal: Jack Eichel scores his first goal of the season as VGK answers the Blues’ goal in no time. Mark Stone and Ivan Barbashev on the assist. Game knotted at 1 per piece.
Another 1:43 – VGK goal – Ivan Barbashev scores after a no-look pass from Mark Stone, giving VGK the 2-1 lead. It is Barbashev’s third goal in four bouts this season.
End of 1st: Golden Knights lead 2-1

2nd Period
Another 17:05 – VGK goal: Shea Theodore scores his first goal of the season while Cole Schwindt provides the assist in his VGK debut, recording his first NHL point. VGK led 3-1.
12:31 remaining – Blues goal: After allowing three goals, the Blues have an answer. Pavel Buchnevich scores his second of the match and reduces St. Louis’ deficit to 1. VGK leads 3-2.
End of 2nd: Golden Knights lead 3-2

3rd Period
Another 7:07 – VGK goal: Nicolas Roy scores his first goal of the season with assists from Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo, giving VGK a two-goal lead.
Another 4:56 – Blues goal: Robert Thomas scores, Pavel Buchnevich and Colton Parayko provide the assist.
END: Golden Knights win 4-3

How to watch

Unless they are nationally televised, all Vegas Golden Knights games will be broadcast on Vegas 34 and streamed on the KnightTime+ app.

Here is a list of the 69 games airing on Vegas 34 this season.

Vegas 34 (KMCC) can be found as Channel 34 on Cox Cable and DIRECTV, and as Channel 34.1 for viewers with an antenna.

For streaming services, Vegas 34 can be found on the DIRECTV streaming app or on FuboTV.

You may also consider purchasing a Tablo Total System to receive live TV broadcasts and a selection of free streaming channels.

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