For the third time in the last five seasons, the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars will be facing off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last season the Golden Knights eliminated the Stars in the Western Conference Final in six games, and in 2020 the Stars defeated the Golden Knights in five games in the
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We are 30 games into the Vegas Golden Knights’ 2023-24 season, and the defending Stanley Cup champs haven’t given their fans much to complain about. The club’s 20-5-5 record actually represents a slight improvement over the 20-9-1 mark they boasted at the same point last season, which is also good for the best mark in
The Vegas Golden Knights’ torrid 9-0-1 start out of the gate has been predicated on scoring balance, defense, and some exceptional goaltending, but that doesn’t mean that individual offensive performances don’t deserve to be highlighted. Seeing names like Jack Eichel and Chandler Stephenson atop the Golden Knights’ points leaders isn’t surprising, but a team exceeding
Last Friday, my esteemed THW colleague Jim Parsons penned an article about the Vegas Golden Knights’ downward spiral, both in on-ice performance and front office management and also in the eyes of hockey fans. It was a thoughtful, well-argued piece that probably echoed the sentiments of many supporters of the NHL’s 31 other franchises. Here’s
Jack Eichel is the toast of Las Vegas right now, and rightfully so. But for as fun as it is watching the newest Vegas Golden Knight crank the siren to a raucous ovation at T-Mobile Arena, the surgery-bound star center won’t be suiting up for the black and gold for at least three months. So,
They say defense wins championships, which in most cases is true. But in the NHL, a surefire way to be successful is having a solid center group to build your team around. The Vegas Golden Knights have a slew of centers who may not be the highest-rated among superstar-center-laden teams like the Edmonton Oilers and
The New York Rangers recently hired Gerard Gallant to lead their team. The 57-year-old former head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights will step behind the bench for the Blueshirts for the 2021-22 season as they look to become contenders. One of Gallant’s most important contributions as Vegas’ head coach was the development of William
As we get ready to say goodbye to the year and welcome in new beginnings, we will take our daily look back at National Hockey League history. One of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of skates loved playing on this date during his amazing career. There was a historic game played
Although the Vegas Golden Knights seem to be enjoying early success in their short time in the NHL, there are certain things that have stopped them from capturing the Stanley Cup. The team’s front office has dealt out some questionable contracts, despite the praise they receive for some. By using emotion rather than logic, this
There’s no local bias involved in the Vegas Golden Knights being among the most probable Stanley Cup contenders in the early odds for the upcoming 2020-21 season. At +900, they rank just behind the Colorado Avalanche (+450) and defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning (+800) as the third-largest favorite heading into next season. And it’s easy
The Vegas Golden Knights are about to enter their fourth season in the NHL and the team has had great success in its short time in the league. They have been to the Western Conference Final twice and reached the Stanley Cup Final in their miracle first season. Related: 6 NHL Teams That You Might
Now that we’re all confined to our homes with little to do, our thoughts tend to wander. Without the Anaheim Ducks to watch, some of you may have found yourselves thinking about the one that got away. Just like you with your ex, the Ducks have had their fair share of beauties get away. Here’s
By The Canadian Press November 17th, 2019 LAS VEGAS — William Karlsson had his third straight multipoint game, Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 34 shots for his league high-tying 10th victory this season and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 6-0 on Sunday night. Fleury, who improved to 14-4-1 all-time against Calgary, got his fifth
report this ad It was expected that William Karlsson would be sticking with the Vegas Golden Knights. On Monday night, that news became official as the team announced they’d signed Karlsson to an eight-year extension. What’s interesting about the deal is that it comes in a bit lower a price tag than some may have
© Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Golden Knights laying the groundwork to clear out some needed cap space Jesse Granger of The Athletic: Multiple sources have said that the Vegas Golden Knights have laid the groundwork for potentially multiple trades. The Golden Knights and restricted free agent William Karlsson are close on a long-term deal in
report this ad Well, the ice has finally settled on the 2018-19 season with the St. Louis Blues claiming their first-ever Stanley Cup. After 52 long years and only sporadic postseason appearances, the Blues finally have that first notch on their belt. With two consecutive playoff appearances in two years as a franchise, Vegas Golden
© Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports Approaching every NHL offseason, pundits and fans speculate over which restricted free agents could receive an offer sheet from a rival club. Once a fairly common occurrence in the pre-salary cap days, an offer-sheet signing rarely takes places nowadays. The last occurred in 2013 when then-Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O’Reilly
report this ad No one expected the Las Vegas Golden Knights to be in this position. That’s with regard to both their unprecedented immediate success and their current salary-cap situation, which is precarious to say the least. The most unexpected development of all might see them be forced to cut ties with star center William