The Golden Knights hope Vadim Shipachyov brings his hot streak to Sin City.

After signing a two-year deal Thursday with the NHL's newest franchise, the former KHL star has given Golden Knights fans a preview of his game as he skates with Team Russia at the World Championship.

In early tournament action, Shipachyov has put up two goals and four assists through three games, good for third in team scoring behind Nikita Kucherov and Artemi Panarin, who have recorded seven and nine points, respectively.

Shipachyov spent this season with St. Petersburg SKA of the KHL, where he was second in team scoring with 76 points. He finished two points shy of former NHL superstar Ilya Kovalchuk, despite playing in 10 fewer games.

Shipachyov is the second free agent to sign with the Golden Knights after the club agreed to terms with Brandon Wheat Kings forward Reid Duke in March.

But he may not be the only KHL free agent to sign in Sin City. General manager George McPhee confirmed reports the Golden Knights are pursuing Shipachyov's KHL teammate Evgeny Dadonov.

Dadonov, 28, appeared in 53 games with St. Petersburg SKA this season, finishing with 30 goals and 36 assists.

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