Glass returns after one-game AHL visit

DeBoer seeking more from center at even strength

Cody Glass’ stint in the American Hockey League didn’t last long.

The second-year center was called back up to the Golden Knights on Friday and was at first-line center for Saturday’s 2-1 loss against the Minnesota Wild. The Knights had an opening with center Chandler Stephenson suspended for elbowing, and they called on Glass to fill it.

Coach Pete DeBoer said before the game he wanted the 22-year-old to perform exactly as he did in his last NHL game before getting sent down. His line had a goal in Monday’s 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings and carried play at five-onfive.

“I thought he came in with energy, was moving his feet, creating space for himself,” DeBoer said. “When he has space, his instincts take over and he can make plays and create offense. For me just looking for more of the same that we saw last game.”

Glass for the most part delivered Saturday. He, right wing Mark Stone and left wing Max Pacioretty were strong at even strength. Glass drew a penalty and was called for one as well.

The sixth overall pick in 2017 previously spent one game with the Silver Knights before coming back up. He had an assist and a highlight-reel goal to help Henderson defeat Tucson 3-1 Wednesday.

Glass was sent down because his impact at fiveon-five continues to trail his impact on the power play. Half of his 10 points have come with the man advantage, including all four of his goals.

The Golden Knights believed some time in the AHL could give him some confidence. He’s been adjusting to a different role in the NHL than he’s had on previous teams, and he’s had to hit the ground running after recovering from knee surgery.

The Knights hope that one game did the trick.

Hockey Fights Cancer night

The Knights held their annual Hockey Fights Cancer night on Saturday.

The team wore special lavender jerseys for warmups that were auctioned off. The proceeds went to the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation and Kay’s Power Play, a fund created by defenseman Shea Theodore.

It’s named after Theodore’s grandmother, Kay Darlington, who died in June. Theodore, who overcame a testicular cancer diagnosis, started the fund to help make mammograms more accessible to women in need.

Hague sits

Second-year defenseman Nic Hague was moved to the taxi squad Saturday.

Hague is third among Knights defensemen in goals (four) and points (13). He had 14 penalty minutes his previous four games. He only had six his first 28 games.

“Obviously, I’d like to clean that up a little bit,” Hague said Friday morning. “Try to stay out of the box.”