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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1
Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?
It was a rather anti-climactic end to the conference portion of the playoffs, and continued what has been a recent trend of the conference finals ending quickly and without long, back-and-forth series.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31
Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP
Now that the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have progressed into the Stanley Cup Final, it is time to start taking a look at the potential contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31
The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power
Let's take a look at the top 10 players in this series.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 31
Revisiting the Golden Knights’ 2018 and 2023 Stanley Cup Finals
The Vegas Golden Knights prepare for their third trip to the Stanley Cup Final. On Tuesday night, the Golden Knifghts will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first of what should be a fun Final.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Golden Knights’ X-factor that will lead them to another Stanley Cup title
When the conversation turns to the Vegas Golden Knights‘ Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, the names that dominate the discourse are obvious ones: Mitch Marner, the points machine who leads the entire playoffs; Jack Eichel, the franchise center; Carter Hart, the suddenly elite postseason goaltender.
Mitch Marner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Why Mitch Marner must win Conn Smythe if Golden Knights capture Stanley Cup
When Mitch Marner chose to leave the only NHL organization he’d ever known and sign an eight-year, $96 million deal with the Vegas Golden Knights last summer, he said one thing louder than any contract number: he came here to win.
John Tortorella News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
John Tortorella gets 100% real on what he loves about Golden Knights ahead of Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights are skating with confidence into the Stanley Cup Final. That is because Vegas just swept the President’s Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche in four games in the Western Conference Final.
Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30
Golden Knights May Face Their Own Medicine With Andersson Situation
While everything is rosy right now in Vegas, the Golden Knights may be facing an unfamiliar kind of pressure this offseason — one that could cost them a key piece they aggressively targeted just months ago.
NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 30
Golden Knights draw Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Final, schedule set
The Vegas Golden Knights now know who stands between them and another Stanley Cup. Vegas will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final after Carolina finished off Montreal in the Eastern Conference Final.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30
Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout
Thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is now officially set.
Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 29
Golden Knights Have Turned Into A Defensive Juggernaut 
(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) Defense wins championships. It may sound like a cliche, but for the Golden Knights, it’s become a reality.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 29
Kelly McCrimmon’s excuse for Bruce Cassidy leak doesn’t add up
As the Vegas Golden Knights wait for their Stanley Cup Final opponent to be decided, the distractions off the ice continue. The Bruce Cassidy saga remains a dominant topic surrounding the team, and during a press conference on Thursday, Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon addressed the issue, excusing it because “it’s only news because Edmonton leaked it”.
Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Mitch Marner Continues to Prove His Value in Golden Knights Playoff Push
When the Vegas Golden Knights acquired Mitch Marner, the expectation was simple: add another elite offensive weapon to an already stacked roster. What unfolded throughout the regular season and into the playoffs, however, has been far more impactful than just his production.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
‘It’s only news because Edmonton leaked it’: Golden Knights’ McCrimmon comments on Cassidy saga
Just when you think the Vegas Golden Knights have moved on, they add more fuel to the fire. When appearing on TSN’s Overdrive on Thursday, Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
Golden Knights’ McCrimmon Accuses Oilers of Starting Bruce Cassidy Interview Mess
The Vegas Golden Knights aren’t about to take responsibility for the fact that they aren’t allowing former head coach Bruce Cassidy an opportunity to interview with other teams, namely the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings.
Bruce Cassidy News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
Bruce Cassidy’s Frustration With Vegas Could Be Hinting at Oilers Interest
Former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy finally broke his silence regarding the ongoing situation preventing him from interviewing with other NHL clubs, and his comments are only going to intensify speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers head coaching vacancy.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
John Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep
John Tortorella once again made some headlines for the postgame news conference in a series-closing game.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 27
Recent Study Shows that Las Vegas is One of the Best American Cities for Hockey Fans
After the Vegas Golden Knights swept the Colorado Avalanche to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup finals, a new study ranked Las Vegas among the top cities for hockey fans.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28
Cale Makar is dealing with a 'pretty significant' injury
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated in shocking fashion on Tuesday night, swept away by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals after cruising through the first two rounds of these playoffs.
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29
NHL enters a Ruthless Era after what Vegas just proved
The Vegas Golden Knights spent this season doing things that looked messy, brave, or straight-up mean — and it worked. They dumped Bruce Cassidy, brought in John Tortorella, and leaned into a bruising, no-apologies identity that suddenly made weird moves look smart.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 27
How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?
The Vegas Golden Knights have never been shy to make a bold move, and it appears their latest one has delivered the desired result. With just eight games
The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz
How many of the captains from every team to win the Stanley Cup Final since the 1999-00 season can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 27
Golden Knights head to Stanley Cup Final after completing sweep of Avalanche
Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored goals and Carter Hart made 20 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to compete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25
Scott Wedgewood had an intense quote about Nathan MacKinnon after Game 3 loss
It just keeps on getting worse for Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs find themselves in a deeper hole after three games in their West Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the active NHL players to score at least 10 goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?
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