Daily Nuggets: Kraken Chasing Golden Knights in Standings, RFA Not Signed

We have officially entered the "every other day stretch," where the Golden Knights will play a game, have an off-day, and repeat this pattern until Christmas Eve. With so many games over the course of December, the Golden Knights will look to bank some points as the Seattle Kraken are catching up to them in the Pacific Division standings.

The Ottawa Senators failed to sign one of their players, Jordan Binnington is out for blood, and Logan Thompson is being left out to dry.

Here's what's happening across the hockey world today.

Vegas Golden Knights

Pittsburgh: For the second straight game, the Vegas Golden Knights blew a 2-0 goal lead. This time they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in regulation.

Takeaways: The Golden Knights allowed a season-high 47 shots on goal, and Logan Thompson was left out to dry.

Trade Market: ICYMI, the Golden Knights traded AHL defenseman Zack Hayes to the Carolina Hurricanes for future considerations.

IR: Brett Howden has been placed on injured reserve by the Golden Knights, and Alex Pietrangelo still remains out due to personal reasons.

The Holiday Season: Now that November has officially ended, here's our pick for the Golden Knights Nov. player of the month.

Clip of the Day: Jordan Binnington is at it again.

NHL News, Trade Rumors, and National Hockey Now

Seattle: Matty Beniers scored the overtime winner for the Seattle Kraken against the Washington Capitals. All of a sudden, the Kraken are two points behind the Golden Knights for the top spot in the Pacific Division and overall Western Conference.

Ottawa: The Ottawa Senators did not come to an agreement with RFA forward Alex Forementon before the Dec. 1 NHL deadline to sign RFAs.

Dallas: Jason Robertson is on fire. The 23-year-old scored a hat trick Thursday night to become the first player with 20 goals this season.

Calgary: Jakob Markstrom is upset with his recent play, going as far as to say that he "sucks at hockey right now."

Tampa Bay: Lightning captain, Stanley Cup Champion, and future Hockey Hall of Famer Steven Stamkos reached 1,000 points last night.

San Jose: Who are the most tradeable members of the San Jose Sharks?

Boston: Talks are still ongoing between the Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak on a potential contract extension.

Colorado: Injured captain Gabriel Landeskog is back on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche.

Detroit: Tyler Bertuzzi is back on injured reserve for the Detroit Red Wings, the Golden Knight's next opponent.