Golden Knights name Ryan Craig head coach
#NHL #GoldenKnightsThe Vegas Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig from AHL head coach to NHL head coach, replacing John Tortorella. Craig, 44, is a first-time NHL coach who previously played 8 seasons and coached Vegas’ AHL affiliate. He inherits a strong core roster. read more
Golden Knights survive collapse, win in double OT
#StanleyCup #GoldenKnightsShea Theodore's double-overtime goal gave Vegas a 5-4 win over Carolina in Game 3, after Mitch Marner's historic hat trick built a 4-0 lead. The Golden Knights lead the Stanley Cup Final 2-1, despite blowing the lead. read more
Golden Knights mum on McNabb’s status for Game 3
#StanleyCupFinal #GoldenKnightsVegas offered no update on Brayden McNabb after he took an 87 mph puck to the face in Game 2. He left for a hospital, and Kaedan Korczak may replace him. The series is tied 1-1 heading into Game 3. read more
Golden Knights vow bounce back after disallowed goal
#StanleyCupFinal #GoldenKnightsGolden Knights lost Game 2 after a disallowed goal for goalie interference, leading to a Carolina power play and 4-3 overtime defeat. Despite leading 2-0, Vegas vows to regroup for Game 3 at home. read more
Golden Knights Rally Again, Win Game 1
#StanleyCupFinal #GoldenKnightsGolden Knights overcame a 2-0 first-period deficit, with Tomas Hertl scoring late to win 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas extends its playoff win streak to seven, handing Carolina just its second postseason loss. read more
Vegas Golden Knights sweep Avalanche, reach Stanley Cup Final
#StanleyCupPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsVegas Golden Knights swept the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 4, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time. Coach John Tortorella led the improbable run after replacing Bruce Cassidy late in the regular season. read more
Golden Knights Rally to Take 3-0 Series Lead
#NHLPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsVegas Golden Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Colorado 5-3, taking a 3-0 series lead. Mark Stone scored in his return, while Nathan MacKinnon's injury raised concerns. Vegas' depth and resilience shone despite low puck possession. read more
Golden Knights Rally to Stun Avalanche 3-0
#GoldenKnights #StanleyCupVegas Golden Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit with five straight goals, defeating Colorado 5-3 in Game 3. Tomas Hertl scored the go-ahead goal, pushing the top-seeded Avalanche to a 3-0 series hole. Game 4 is Tuesday. read more
Golden Knights Stun Avalanche, Take 2-0 Series Lead
#StanleyCupPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsVegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead over Colorado Avalanche with a 3-1 Game 2 win, scoring two goals in 2:07 during the third period. Carter Hart made 29 saves. Colorado, missing Cale Makar, blew a third-period lead for the first time this season. read more
Golden Knights Stun Avalanche 3-1, Take 2-0 Series Lead
#NHLPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsJack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 win over Colorado for a 2-0 series lead. Road teams with such leads are 13-0 historically. read more
Golden Knights stun Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1
#NHLPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsVegas Golden Knights built a 3-0 lead and held on for a 4-2 win over Colorado in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The Avalanche showed rust after a layoff but remain resilient. Cale Makar's absence looms large for Game 2. read more
NHL Rejects Golden Knights Appeal, Upholds Draft Pick Loss
#NHL #GoldenKnightsThe Vegas Golden Knights' appeal of NHL sanctions was denied, keeping a $100,000 fine for coach John Tortorella and loss of a 2026 second-round pick for media violations. The team faces the West finals without a pick until round three. read more
Golden Knights lose draft pick, coach fined for media violations
#NHL #GoldenKnightsThe Vegas Golden Knights lost their second-round draft pick and coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000 for violating NHL media regulations after Game 6. The league cited previous warnings about noncompliance. Vegas opens the Western Conference finals next week. read more
Dorofeyev OT Goal Puts Golden Knights One Win Away
#StanleyCupPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsPavel Dorofeyev's overtime goal gave the Golden Knights a 3-2 series lead over the Ducks, moving Vegas one win from the Western Conference final. Game 6 is Thursday in Anaheim. read more
Howdens short-handed goal lifts Golden Knights in double OT
#NHLPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsBrett Howden's short-handed goal at 5:28 of double overtime lifted Vegas over Utah 5-4, giving the Golden Knights a 3-2 series lead. Pavel Dorofeyev forced overtime with a hat trick goal. Game 6 is Friday in Salt Lake City. read more
Eichels OT Winner Sends Golden Knights to Playoffs
#NHLPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsJack Eichel's overtime goal secured a playoff berth for the Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-2 win over Colorado. The victory gave Vegas the Pacific Division lead. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was injured by a puck. read more
Tortorella Takes Over Slumping Golden Knights
#NHL #GoldenKnightsThe Vegas Golden Knights fired coach Bruce Cassidy after recent losses and hired John Tortorella as his replacement. Cassidy led the team to a 2023 Stanley Cup. The move aims to improve playoff chances with eight games left. read more
Playoff Preview: Utah and Vegas Clash in Desert Showdown
#NHLPlayoffs #GoldenKnightsThe Utah Mammoth face the Vegas Golden Knights in a key late-season game. With high playoff odds, this matchup could preview a first-round series as both teams vie for postseason positioning in the tight Pacific Division. read more
Vegas Acquires Capitals Dowd for Playoff Push
#NHLTrade #GoldenKnightsThe Vegas Golden Knights acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from Washington, bolstering their forward depth. The Capitals received a goalie prospect and draft picks. Vegas leads the Pacific Division while Washington chases a wild-card spot. read more