Game Info:
Tahoe Knight Monsters vs Idaho Steelheads
Game #: Game to
Promo: Opening weekend
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM
Location: Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, Nevada
Game two of the season is here for the Tahoe Knight Monsters, as they once again face off against the Idaho Steelheads. The Knight Monsters, the AHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights, are looking to build on their strong start after opening the season with a 6-3 victory over Idaho. That win put Tahoe at 1-0-0, while the Steelheads (the Dallas Stars affiliate) dropped to 0-1-0. These two teams are no strangers to each other. Friday’s matchup marked the 13th time they’ve gone head-to-head, with Tahoe holding a slight edge in the all-time series at 8-5-0. The rivalry has been tightly contested , the Knight Monsters have scored 41 goals against the Steelheads while allowing 40 in return. As they prepare to meet again, both teams are looking to make a statement early in the 2025-26 season. Their most recent clash came on Friday, October 17, 2025, and it set the tone for what promises to be another exciting chapter in this growing Western rivalry.
It’s game two of the season for both the Tahoe Knight Monsters and the Idaho Steelheads, and the second of a three-game series in Tahoe. The Knight Monsters opened their season in style, taking the first game of the homestand with an impressive offensive performance. Now sitting at 1-0-0, Tahoe will be looking to carry that momentum forward and notch their second straight win. For the Steelheads, this matchup is all about redemption. After dropping their season opener to the Knight Monsters, Idaho is eager to bounce back and find their first win of the year. Game one was an offensive showcase for Tahoe, and the question heading into game two is whether their attack can stay hot, or if the Steelheads can deliver a strong response and turn the tide in this early-season battle.
- Season Series: Game 2 of 3 in Tahoe
- All-Time Series: Tahoe leads 8–5–0
- Last Game: Tahoe 6, Idaho 3 (October 17, 2025)
- Knight Monsters Record: 1–0–0
- Steelheads Record: 0–1–0
- Tahoe Knight Monsters (AHL) — Affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL)
- Idaho Steelheads (AHL) — Affiliate of the Dallas Stars (NHL)
- Coming off a 6–3 season-opening win over Idaho.
- Offense came alive in the opener, led by multi-point performances across the top lines
- Looking to start the season 2–0–0 for the first time in franchise history
- Have scored 41 goals all-time against Idaho while allowing 40
- Aim to continue building chemistry early in the season, especially on the power play which clicked in game one
- Dropped their season opener to Tahoe and are seeking their first win of the year.
- Looking for a stronger defensive effort after allowing six goals in game one
- Will need a big response to even the series and regain momentum on the road
- Power play opportunities were limited in the opener — special teams could play a major role tonight
- Tahoe’s Offensive Momentum: Can the Knight Monsters keep the goals coming?
- Idaho’s Defensive Response: The Steelheads must tighten up and limit quality scoring chances.
- Special Teams Battle: Power play and penalty kill execution could be the difference.
- Goaltending Matchup: Both teams will look for early-season consistency in net.
Zac Electrifly 
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