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Golden Knights open playoffs vs Utah with identity already set

The Golden Knights are not entering the playoffs searching for a switch to flip. They believe they already found their game. That is the clearest read on Vegas heading into Sunday’s Game 1 against the Utah Mammoth at T-Mobile Arena.

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Could the Golden Knights reunite Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner?

Auston Matthews had the opportunity to reinforce his full commitment to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Thursday’s locker cleanout day, but instead, he left the door open for anything.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 16

Silver Knights land three on AHL Second All-Star Team

The Silver Knights announced Thursday, April 16, that forward Tanner Laczynski, defenseman Lukas Cormier and goalie Carl Lindbom earned spots on the 2025-26 AHL Second All-Star Team.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 16

Golden Knights Clinch Pacific Division Title Behind Mitch Marner’s Go-Ahead Goal

LAS VEGAS — The “pillow fight” has a winner. The Vegas Golden Knights closed the regular season in style Wednesday night, defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 to secure their fifth Pacific Division title in nine seasons.

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There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Will new coach bump help the Golden Knights in the playoffs?

The Vegas Golden Knights won the Pacific Division title Wednesday night with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken, meaning they will face the Utah Mammoth in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

Vegas Golden Knights Win Fifth Pacific Division Title

Another season, another division title for the Vegas Golden Knights. With their 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights won their fifth Pacific Division title in just their ninth season as an NHL franchise.

Reilly Smith News / Field Level Media / April 16

Reilly Smith tallies twice as Knights down Kraken, win Pacific title

Reilly Smith scored twice during Vegas' three-goal third period and also had an assist as the Golden Knights rallied for a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken to clinch the Pacific Division title on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 14

Golden Knights Control Their Destiny: Vegas One Point Away from Pacific Division Title

When Connor McDavid called the Pacific Division a “pillow fight,” it sounded like a jab. Now? It might just be prophecy. Because heading into the final day of the regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights somehow sit on top of it all.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 14

Rasmus Andersson Continuing To Find “Swagger” Under John Tortorella

(Photo Credit: @NHL on X/Twitter) Of all the ripple effects from the Golden Knights’ late-season coaching change, none has been more pronounced than the rise of Rasmus Andersson.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 12

Golden Knights clinch playoffs, beat Avalanche 3-2 in OT for Pacific lead

The Golden Knights found one more road win and, with it, a playoff berth and first place back in their hands. Vegas beat the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime Saturday at Ball Arena, closing the trip at 4-0-1 under John Tortorella and finishing a demanding swing with 11 of 12 possible points.

Jack Eichel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel punches playoff ticket with OT goal over Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night at Ball Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Golden Knights clinch spot in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

One of the premier franchises since its debut is gearing up for another postseason run. Thanks to a 3-2 win against Colorado on Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights officially clinched a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 11

Silver Knights set franchise record in 9-6 win over Barracuda

If the Henderson Silver Knights are going to play a game that loud, they might as well make history while doing it. Henderson scored a franchise-record nine goals in a 9-6 win over the San Jose Barracuda on Friday, April 10, at Lee’s Family Forum.

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John Tortorella News / SinBin / April 10

“Playing In Fives In The Neutral Zone”

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) As John Tortorella has more time to place his fingerprints on the Golden Knights, he’s beginning to share a more detailed glimpse of the types of changes he’d like to see in the team’s style of play.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / April 10

Knights lose 4-3 in shootout as Kraken erase two-goal lead

The Golden Knights did enough to win this game twice. They just never put it away. Vegas built a two-goal lead, hit a pair of early posts and got two goals from Mark Stone, but still left Climate Pledge Arena with only one point in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken on Thursday night.

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

How Tortorella’s Arrival Suddenly Fired Up the Golden Knights

Watch the STN clip with Alec Martinez, and it’s hard to miss the point. The Vegas Golden Knights needed a kick in the teeth, and John Tortorella’s arrival gave them one.

Alex Weiermair News / Inside The Rink / April 8

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Alex Weiermair

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have signed forward Alex Weiermair to an ECHL contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Weiermair, 20, had 37 goals and 56 assists for 93 points in 66 games last season in the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks and led the team in all offensive categories.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

Golden Knights win third straight, glide past Oilers

Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and forward Brett Howden had a goal and an assist each to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-1 win over the host Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / April 3

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.

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.

Carter Hart 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.

John Tortorella News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

John Tortorella not reinventing the wheel with Golden Knights

It was a good start for the John Tortorella-era of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Broadcast of Golden Knights-Canucks game featured a hilarious John Tortorella description

The 'NHL Jack Adams Award winners' quiz

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The 'NHL Jack Adams Award winners' quiz

How many of the coaches to win the NHL's Jack Adams Coach of the Year Award since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Golden Knights Sign Bronson Ride

The Golden Knights have added some size to the back end in their prospect pool. The team announced that they’ve signed blueliner Bronson Ride to a three-year, entry-level contract.