Ivan Barbashev, who is approaching his third full season with the Golden Knights and fourth since being acquired during their championship run in 2023, is also approaching a couple of milestones. Barbashev has played 585 games in his career, and barring anything, he could play his 15th game of the season - and 600th of his career - in Vegas against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old is also approaching his 300th career points, as he's sitting on 290 (126 goals, 164 assists). Barbashev, who signed a five-year contract worth an average annual value of $5,000,000 in 2023, was acquired by Vegas from St. Louis on February 26 at the 2023 trade deadline. The forward has appeared in 175 games since joining the Knights, and has recorded 112 points. Since arriving in Vegas, his 112 points rank third on the team, while his 48 goals are fourth highest. His 64 assists rank fifth. The two-time Stanley Cup champion's +52 is second-best behind Brayden McNabb (+66) on the plus/minus chart. FUN FACT: Barbashev made his professional debut in the 2015-16 season with the St. Louis Blues' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. The Wolves would later become Vegas' affiliate when it entered the league, before the franchise purchased San Antonio's AHL franchise and moved it to Henderson.
