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Here's the history behind Evander Kane becoming a Vegas Golden Knights villain

Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane tips a shot against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson.
Nov 28, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (91) tips a shot just wide of Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (36) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Evander Kane hasn't been well-received by Vegas Golden Knights fans. Let's look at the history behind the Golden Knights' hatred of the controversial winger.

Let's get one thing straight. Nobody likes Evander Kane, especially in Las Vegas. The Vegas Golden Knights fanbase has a smoldering hatred for the former Edmonton Oilers winger, dating back to when he was with the San Jose Sharks. While he wasn't too pestilent, the Vancouver native did score a goal and two assists in the 2019 First-Round series.

The season prior? Just a measly goal. No harm, no foul, right? Well, let's go back to that 2019 series again, specifically with Game 3. Ryan Reaves dropped the gloves with Kane after numerous chirps between the two parties.

That Reaves, huh? What a good guy.

But that wasn't the most "iconic" moment that Kane had in Golden Knights history. Oh no, one moment went above and beyond in establishing himself as one of the biggest villains in the Golden Knights' annals.

In fact, you'd have to go to another reviled rival of the Golden Knights to see Kane's villainy on full display. Let's jump into the time machine and go further into the future, namely 2023. It's the Second-Round matchup between the Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers and the matchup is tightly contested. It even involves... a kiss?

Looking back on Evander Kane's kiss towards a Vegas Golden Knights fan

It's Game 2 of a Second-Round matchup between the Golden Knights and the Oilers. It's Connor McDavid vs. Jack Eichel and the hockey universe is tuned in to see this incredible rivalry. But that wasn't the most noteworthy part of that game.

It was Kane fighting with Keegan Kolesar and proceeding to blow a kiss to a Golden Knights fan after a 5-1 Oilers victory. Mind you, the Golden Knights fan gave a NSFW gesture to the former Oilers winger.

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