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Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate response to beating Maple Leafs in thriller

It was a banner night for the Vegas Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner as he helped his new team beat his old team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, in overtime. After the game, Marner immediately discussed how beating the Maple Leafs felt and what it meant to get a victory over the team that drafted him.

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Jack Eichel Makes It Clear: Win Over Maple Leafs Was for Mitch Marner

There was no shortage of storylines heading into Thursday night’s matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Eichel, Hertl lift Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 6-5 after late chaos at T-Mobile Arena

The Vegas Golden Knights refused to let a wild night slip away Thursday, rallying twice in the final minutes before Jack Eichel finished a 6-5 comeback win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Golden Knights Rally Late, Beat Maple Leafs 6–5 in Overtime for Sixth Straight Win

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights keep finding ways to win, and Thursday night’s comeback might have been the most dramatic yet. Vegas Golden Knights erased a late deficit, then watched Jack Eichel score at 2:44 of overtime to secure a 6–5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at T-Mobile Arena.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / January 16

Knights pull even in final seconds, stun Leafs in OT

Jack Eichel scored the game-winner at 2:44 of overtime and also had three assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied for a wild 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

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Adin Hill News / ESPN / January 15

Hill back in goal for Golden Knights; Hart to IR

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill started his first game in nearly three months, returning to the ice Thursday night to face Toronto after being on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Mitch Marner News / EasySportz / January 16

Maple Meets Marner: Toronto Faces an Old Foe in Vegas vs. the Golden Knights

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (23-16-7) @ LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (22-11-12) 9:30 EST/8:30 CT | T-MOBILE ARENA | ESPN The Golden Knights, sitting at the top of the Pacific, welcome Toronto to the strip for the first time this season at the start of their 3-game home stand.

Adin Hill News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Golden Knights’ Adin Hill activated from IR, will return against Leafs

The Vegas Golden Knights are getting a boost in the crease. The team activated goaltender Adin Hill from injured reserve on Thursday, meaning he will return in time for the team’s Thursday night matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Adin Hill News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Golden Knights Activate Adin Hill, Place Two On IR

The Golden Knights activated goaltender Adin Hill from long-term injured reserve on Thursday, per Jason R. Pothier and Ken Boehlke of Sin Bin Vegas. Netminder Carter Hart and winger Brandon Saad were placed on IR in corresponding moves, leaving the Knights with an open roster spot.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / January 15

VGK’s Bench Has Grown Quieter Over The Years

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) Over the past few seasons, since the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup, there’s been quite a bit of turnover in the roster.

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Far More Than Two Points on the Line for the Maple Leafs in Vegas

There’s no escaping Mitch Marner tonight, but this game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights isn’t just a reunion tour. It’s about where these two teams are headed, and what they’re trying to prove right now.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 15

Stone scores 25 seconds into OT, Golden Knights beat Kings 3-2

Mark Stone overtime winner came 25 seconds into overtime, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / January 15

Knights' Mitch Marner takes aim at Leafs in emotional matchup

The spotlight will be on Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner Thursday night when he takes the ice for the first time against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Las Vegas.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

9 Numbers That Define the Golden Knights at Midseason

At the midway point of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights are in a familiar spot: competitive, structurally sound, and quietly strong despite a seemingly mediocre record by their standards (21-11-12 as of games played on Jan.

William Karlsson News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Which big name should the Golden Knights add if Karlsson misses rest of season?

The Vegas Golden Knights didn’t get here by being timid. Since entering the NHL in 2017, the expansion franchise has made the playoffs in seven of their eight seasons, including winning the Stanley Cup in 2023.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Sizing Up the Golden Knights’ Trade Deadline Options

It’s no shock to say that the general manager, Kelly McCrimmon and the Vegas Golden Knights could make a splash. This is a team that has made a living off making trades at the trade deadline or at the last minute (e.g., the Tomáš Hertl trade in 2024).

Tomas Hertl News / Breakaway on SI / January 12

Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl Has Career Night in Familiar Setting

Just three years ago, it wouldn’t have surprised anyone that center Tomas Hertl would have a career night in San Jose in 2026. A Shark for the entirety of his career up to that point, Hertl was a consistent player who only seemed to be getting better.

Tomas Hertl News / Field Level Media / January 11

Tomas Hertl's career-high 5 points help Vegas blow out Sharks

Tomas Hertl scored two goals and added three assists, Jack Eichel also scored twice, and the visiting Vegas Golden Knights completed a sweep of its season series with the San Jose Sharks for the third straight season with a 7-2 victory on Sunday night.

Carter Hart News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Golden Knights Announce Carter Hart News After Roster Move

The Vegas Golden Knights were forced into another roster move in net following an injury to goaltender Carter Hart on Thursday. Hart left the game in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets after going down in a crease collision on the opening goal by Boone Jenner.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Golden Knights Activate Shea Theodore, Reassign Dylan Coghlan

Although the team has yet to announce it, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that the Vegas Golden Knights have activated defenseman Shea Theodore from the injured reserve.

Carter Hart News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Golden Knights Make Roster Move After Carter Hart's Injury

The Vegas Golden Knights entered Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with Carter Hart in goal, but the starting netminder couldn't finish the game, exiting early with a lower-body injury.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Golden Knights Recall Carl Lindbom; Carter Hart Injured

According to a team announcement, the Vegas Golden Knights have recalled netminder Carl Lindbom from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. The transaction is undeniably in connection to Carter Hart‘s injury (video link) from yesterday’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Are the Golden Knights the best team in the Pacific Division?

The Eastern Conference has gotten most of the attention for being a logjam this season, and for good reason, but no single division has been more tightly contested than the Pacific Division.

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