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Mitch Marner Reacts to Historic Game with Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are closing the regular season in a tight Pacific Division race, with their postseason presence still up in the air. Vegas has been able to rebound from three consecutive losses in late March, putting together back-to-back victories against its past two opponents.

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Marner hat trick fuels Knights 6-3 win

Mitch Marner drove the offense, and the Golden Knights finally made Calgary crack. Marner scored a hat trick and added two assists as Vegas pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Flames on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Mitch Marner tallies 3 goals, 2 assists as Knights rally past Flames

Mitch Marner scored a hat trick and also had two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied for a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

John Tortorella Discusses Jack Eichel’s Greatness with Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights sent shockwaves through the NHL when they made a stunning decision with just eight games left before the 2025-26 playoffs. Head coach Bruce Cassidy, who had won the Stanley Cup with them in 2023, was out.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Golden Knights To Activate Carter Hart From LTIR

The Vegas Golden Knights are expected to activate goaltender Carter Hart off of long-term injured reserve, and award him the start in Thursday night’s game against the Calgary Flames, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review Journal.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Can John Tortorella Really Move the Needle in Vegas?

The question is in the title: Can John Tortorella really make a difference with the Golden Knights? The short answer is yes. And while he might eventually wear out his welcome, Vegas made a move for the now, and that’s just the kind of short stay that Tortorella can make work.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 2

Golden Knights standings Watch: Tortorella start meets Pacific squeeze

The Golden Knights did what they had to do in John Tortorella’s debut. They beat Vancouver, moved to 33-26-16 and got back to 82 points. That did not vault Vegas up the standings, but it kept the Knights in the middle of a Pacific race that still looks loose enough to swing hard over the final stretch.

John Tortorella News / Field Level Media / April 2

John Tortorella looks to build off debut as Golden Knights host Flames

Taking over a Vegas Golden Knights team whose season was quickly heading south, new head coach John Tortorella quickly stressed one major change. Go north.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Why did the Golden Knights wait so long for a coaching change?

The Vegas Golden Knights sent shockwaves through the hockey world over the weekend when they dismissed head coach Bruce Cassidy and brought in experienced bench boss John Tortorella.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 1

NHL Rumors: Does Bruce Cassidy's Hard Style Wear on Players?

For the second time in his coaching career, Bruce Cassidy finds himself let go as a head coach in the National Hockey League. The first time came in the summer of 2022, when the Boston Bruins let Cassidy go.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1

Analyst Eager to See How Mitch Marner–John Tortorella Dynamic Unfolds

When Mitch Marner fled Toronto for Vegas, he and everyone around the hockey world thought that would come with far less pressure and scrutiny. While that’s certainly been the case so far, the recent firing of Bruce Cassidy and hiring of John Tortorella has turned the heat up on the Golden Knights.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Golden Knights 99% Of The Way To Signing Big Extension

What the Vegas Golden Knights intend to do with defenseman Rasmus Andersson is a bit of a mystery these days. Since trading for Andersson from the Calgary Flames, the team has struggled.

John Tortorella News / SinBin / March 31

Successful First Step, Much Steeper Climb Ahead For Tortorella’s Golden Knights

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) It wasn’t exactly the stark contrast the Golden Knights were hoping for in John Tortorella’s first game behind the bench in Vegas, but ultimately, they got the necessary result, and at this time of year, that’s what matters most.

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Cassidy firing one of the biggest panic moves seen in a long time

The Vegas Golden Knights have earned a reputation for being a little quick to pull the trigger on things, even when it might be head-scratching to some.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30

Maple Leafs’ Treliving has a ‘good sense of what’s coming’

As per NHL and TSN Insider Darren Dreger, the Toronto Maple Leafs management has made no final decisions regarding the near future. Decisions are coming, and it likely won’t take long after the 2025-26 season ends before changes take place, but nothing is imminent.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Golden Knights GM Explains Stanley Cup-Winning Coach Swap With Eight Games Left

The Vegas Golden Knights entered the final stretch of the season still holding a playoff position in the Western Conference. Despite sitting third in the Pacific Division and maintaining a cushion above the playoff cut line, the team’s recent form raised concerns internally.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / March 30

Vegas Golden Knights make stunning coaching change, hire John Tortorella

The Vegas Golden Knights just became a lot more interesting. In one of the more stunning head-coaching changes in recent history, the Golden Knights announced on Sunday that they have fired Bruce Cassidy and replaced him with John Tortorella.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Last Word On Sports / March 29