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The Golden Knights are the villains of the NHL

The Vegas Golden Knights find themselves one win away from the Stanley Cup Final, and unless you’re a fan of the team, there’s a very strong chance that you’re not happy about it.

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Leader In Postseason +/- Since VGK’s Entry Into NHL, William Karlsson’s Impact Is Immense

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) For the Golden Knights, a lot has changed in the last few months. New head coach, new starting goalie, new 4th line, new “mindset.” But, maybe bigger than all of it is something that’s not new at all.

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26

'That is a Direct Shot' at Maple Leafs: Marner’s Comments Creating Buzz

Mitch Marner spoke after the Vegas Golden Knights came back to win Game 3 versus the Colorado Avalanche and wasted no time propping up his current teammates while throwing shade at his old team.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26

Did Mitch Marner just take a shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

Mitch Marner has certainly enjoyed his first postseason as a Vegas Golden Knight, and Sunday night’s Game 3 comeback win to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their third-round series against the Colorado Avalanche was just a continuation of that.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

The Golden Knights are playing their best hockey right now

The Vegas Golden Knights sit one win away from making their way back to the Stanley Cup final, after a Game 3 win to go up 3-0 in the Western Conference

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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.

Mitch Marner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Mitch Marner reveals how ‘older’ Golden Knights group mounted 3-goal comeback vs Avalanche

Just when it seemed as though disaster was going to strike, the Vegas Golden Knights turned the tables on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / May 25

How the Golden Knights went from 39 wins to the brink of the Cup final

The most hated team in hockey is back at it again. After a disappointing season that saw the Knights record their worst winning percentage in franchise history, they find themselves one win away from their third Stanley Cup final appearance.

John Tortorella News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Analyst gives John Tortorella his flowers for improbable Golden Knights Game 3 comeback

When the Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy and hired John Tortorella with a few games left in the season, no one expected a deep run. Yet, they are now one win away from the Stanley Cup after an improbable Game 3 comeback win against the Colorado Avalanche.

Tomas Hertl News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Tomas Hertl’s bounce back has been a game changer for Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche with a 5-3 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final Sunday night, thanks in large part to a two-point effort from forward Tomas Hertl.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Avs' chances of coming back against Knights may have evaporated

Avalanche's chances of coming back against Golden Knights may have evaporated after Game 3 collapse

The Avalanche blew a 3-0 lead in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Golden Knights on Sunday night, losing 5-3. Colorado now trails 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.

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Mark Stone News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

‘I don’t like watching, ever’: Golden Knights’ Mark Stone on missing so many playoff games

Over the past few years, the narrative around Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is how he has become injury-prone, though it isn’t by choice, according to him.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback win over Avalanche

Demonstrating a "never say die" attitude, the Vegas Golden Knights stormed back to win Game 3 of the NHL's Western Conference Final. The win also handed the Golden Knights a commanding 3-0 series lead over the President's Trophy winning Colorado Avalanche.

Avs star Nathan MacKinnon limited after taking shot to knee in Game 3

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Vegas stuns Avalanche for 3-0 series lead

Hurricanes' OT win snaps long drought for franchise

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Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / May 24

Golden Knights rally from 3 down to beat Avs, take 3-0 series lead

Tomas Hertl scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and Mark Stone and William Karlsson each had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche, 5-3, on Sunday night in Las Vegas to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 24

Knights erase 3-0 hole, stun Avs 5-3 for 3-0 series lead

The Vegas Golden Knights knew Colorado would be desperate. They said it before the game, then they lived it. Vegas fell behind by three goals in the first period, lost a potential Pavel Dorofeyev power-play goal on a controversial review and gave up a shorthanded goal seconds later.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Vegas stuns Avalanche for 3-0 series lead

In what is turning out to be one of the most stunning playoff series in recent NHL history, the Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

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Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon limited after taking shot to knee

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Former Maple Leafs defenseman signs shocking extension

A Scott Laughton extension is in the cards for the Kings

Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / May 24

Golden Knights' Mark Stone returns for Game 3, Avs' Cale Makar questionable

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone will be on the ice Sunday night when Vegas faces the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Las Vegas.

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

Marner’s Revival in Vegas Shows the Power of Role Over Reputation

For years, Mitch Marner was one of the most polarizing stars in the NHL—not because of his talent, but because of where he played and how he played when the games mattered most.

John Tortorella News / Dice City Sports / May 23

Tortorella’s message: Knights survived the mess to go up 2-0

The Vegas Golden Knights did not leave Denver with a 2-0 series lead because Game 2 was smooth. Instead, they left with it because the game got uncomfortable, Colorado pushed, the second period tilted the wrong way and the Golden Knights did not crack.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Golden Knights Add Two More Black Aces

Last week, the Golden Knights recalled several players as their Black Ace recalls. Earlier this week, they decided to bring up two more to give them more depth up front. Per the AHL’s transactions log, Vegas recently promoted wingers Alexander Holtz and Trevor Connelly from AHL Henderson.

Byron Froese News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Byron Froese Expected To Retire

According to a report from Dmitry Storozhev of Championat, forward Byron Froese is expected to retire following Lokomotiv Yaroslavl’s second consecutive Gagarin Cup championship.

John Tortorella News / Dice City Sports / May 22

Tortorella warns Knights: fix leaks after Game 1 win

The Vegas Golden Knights stole home ice, quieted Ball Arena and handed the Colorado Avalanche their first home loss of the postseason, but John Tortorella’s view changed once he watched the tape.

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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?

Bruce Cassidy News / Field Level Media / May 20

NHLCA monitoring Vegas' 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

The NHL Coaches Association is speaking out against the Vegas Golden Knights' refusal to let former head coach Bruce Cassidy interview for other head coach positions.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20

Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

It is never easy to talk about teams that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is part of the business. As we have seen, teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are going on long playoff runs and have to deal with their free agents days before July 1st.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Vegas’ Handling of Bruce Cassidy Situation Drawing League-Wide Attention

The situation surrounding Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights continues to become one of the biggest storylines of the NHL offseason. After reports