Backup goalie not backing up in net

For now, it’s Malcolm Subban’s net.

The 23-year-old backup goaltender who was thrust into a starting role for the Golden Knights in the wake of Marc-andre Fleury’s concussion last Friday inspired his teammates with his 20-save performance in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Boston at T-mobile Arena.

Subban, who had played in two NHL games prior to Sunday, said he still has plenty of room to grow as the Knights host Buffalo at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the fourth game of the team’s seven-game homestand.

“I thought I played pretty good,” he said. “The biggest thing was my depth and not getting too deep in the net. Give myself the better opportunity to make the save. I feel like I did that (Sunday).

“There weren’t too many high chances. A lot of textbook saves and just having good rebound control. I’m happy to get the win.”

KNIGHTS ■ Radio: ■ Line:

ey players in any way,” the team said in a statement.

“We do not condone sexism in any form and fully support the inclusive culture of hockey that makes our sport great. We accept full responsibility for our actions and apologize to those who were offended.”

“Ted” is an R-rated comedy released in 2012 that stars Boston native Mark Wahlberg and a talking teddy bear voiced by Seth Macfarlane, the creator of “Family Guy” and other irreverent animated TV shows.

In one scene, the bear asks Wahlberg’s character to guess the “white trash name” of the female cashier it met recently, and Wahlberg rattles off 50 names before asking if it’s any of those names with “Lynn” after.

However, the “Ted” reference was lost on some Twitter followers, who expressed their dismay even after the joke was explained by the team in a follow-up post.

The Knights’ Twitter account, which is overseen by Eric Tosi, the team’s vice president of communications and content, and Dan Marrazza, the director of digital and social media, has established itself as the boisterous rookie in the locker room.

This summer, the Knights

embroiled in Twitter beefs with the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens.

Before the opening faceoff ofeverygame,@goldenknights announces the opposing team’s lineup using a pop culture reference intended to be humorous.

For the preseason game against Colorado on Sept.

28, the Avalanche’s forwards included “Cartman” centering a line with “Kenny” and “Kyle” on the wings, which is a nod to the Comedy Central cartoon “South Park.”

Before the Knights’ game at Arizona on Oct. 7, the home team’s defensive pairing and starting goalie were characters from the movie “Coyote Ugly.”

“We want to be extremely conversational and engaging, and I think what we do more than other clubs is respond and engage,” Tosi said of the team’s social media philosophy. “When some teams have made comments towards us, we’ve had witty responses back. The voice has evolved, but we really want to embrace the entertainment aspect of our city.”

Tosi, who worked for the Bruins for 10 years before being hired by the Knights, acknowledged Sunday’s “Ted” tweets generated more traffic than previous posts with the opposition’s lineup.

The tweets drew hundreds of responses from both

sides of the spectrum before being removed. The team also tweeted throughout the game using a Boston accent.

“If a tweet is not on brand or followers find it offensive, delete it, acknowledge it and push forward, and it’s good to hear that’s what they did,” said Richelle Rice, director of social media for Kirvin Doak Communications. “In the social media world, this is not the first or the last time an inappropriate or offbrand tweet will go out.”

Matthew Chmura, the Bruins’ vice president of marketing and communications, did not respond to an email seeking comment on the tweets.

The Knights (4-1) are off to one of the fastest starts for an expansion team in NHL history. Their play has helped galvanize a city and fan base in the wake of the Oct. 1 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival.

The Knights host Buffalo at 7 p.m. Tuesday at T-mobile Arena.

“Thatisnotwhoweareas an organization and not who we are as people,” a team spokesman said. “We will demonstrate that moving forward.”

Contact David Schoen at dschoen@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5203. Follow @Davidschoenlvrj on Twitter.