Vegas Golden Knights: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

After Hellebuyck Blockbuster, VGK Hoping Hart/Hill Save Percentage Rises

(Photo Credit: @KTNV on X/Twitter) There was some noise this summer that the Golden Knights may have had interest in former Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / October 23

Golden Knights Penalty Kill Hits The Skids

(Photo Credit: @TBLightning on X/Twitter) A power-play goal allowed in each of their last four games marks the Golden Knights’ longest such streak since surrendering one in five straight early last season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Knight / October 23

Vegas Golden Knights lose out on Connor Hellebuyck as a new Adin Hill wrinkle emerges

Well, Vegas Golden Knights fans. It looks like you'll have to suffer through more Adin Hill soft goals. The Golden Knights aren't getting Connor Hellebuyck.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show.

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture

Roope Hintz forces OT, then tallies winner as Stars overtake Jets

Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

Tim Stutzle's chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Mitch Marner News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner to miss game vs. Blues for birth of child

The Marner family is growing. Forward Mitch Marner will be unavailable for the Vegas Golden Knights on the road for their Thursday night game against the St.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Vegas Golden Knights Suddenly Dump 24-Year-Old Defenseman

The Vegas Golden Knights placed 24-year-old defenseman Lukas Cormier on waivers Wednesday as part of a series of roster moves, via PuckPedia. Cormier,

Alexander Holtz News / Vegas Hockey Knight / October 21

What to make of Alexander Holtz being called up by the Vegas Golden Knights

If you didn't hear the news today, the Vegas Golden Knights placed defenseman Lukas Cormier on waivers. They also placed injured defenseman Parker Wotherspoon on IR and called up...

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Golden Knights Make Several Roster Moves

The Vegas Golden Knights will look mildly different against the St. Louis Blues tomorrow evening. According to a team announcement, the Golden Knights recalled forward Alexander Holtz from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights.

Lukas Cormier News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Golden Knights place Lukas Cormier on waivers

A young blueliner is ready to return to action in the minors. On Wednesday, the Vegas Golden Knights placed defenseman Lukas Cormier on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Knight / October 21

Takeaways from a brutal Vegas Golden Knights loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning

To say this game was one to forget would be understating it. Fresh off back-to-back blowout wins over the Penguins and Flames, the Golden Knights were rolling coming into this one, boasting the NHL's top record and leading offense.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Knight / October 20

Stats to watch for between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tuesday's battle between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Tampa Bay Lightning will be a heavyweight bout. We're talking about Nikita Kucherov facing off against Jack Eichel and his pursuit of 100 or more points in a season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Knight / October 19

Despite offseason doubts, the Vegas Golden Knights' offense is better than ever

Throughout much of the offseason after the shocking trade of Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers, one question dogged the Vegas Golden Knights: how did they plan to sustain their offense without him?

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Rasmus Andersson News / Vegas Hockey Knight / October 19

All Rasmus Andersson needed was a defensive pairing shake-up to awaken his talents

Remember how bad Rasmus Andersson was when he was paired with Parker Wotherspoon? The pair was seen as an absolute liability that couldn't produce anything.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Golden Knights keep rolling, add to Penguins' struggles

Mark Stone scored a goal and had two assists and Trevor Connelly added a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights cruised to their third straight victory, 6-2, over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / October 16

Mark Stone's hat trick propels Golden Knights to blowout of Flames

Mark Stone scored his second career regular-season hat trick and Jack Eichel had a short-handed goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / October 14

Golden Knights Showcase Their Depth in 5-2 Road Win Over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Vegas Golden Knights are quickly showing why their depth could be one of their greatest strengths this season.Five different players scored, 12 Golden Knights recorded at least one point and Adin Hill made 25 saves as Vegas defeated the Nashville Predators 5-2 Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Maple Leafs exploring trade for Flames defenceman with 'jam'

New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has already reshaped the roster this summer, and the club sits at a modest 3-2-1 to open the 2026-27 season. According to the latest reports, he may not be finished making changes.

Parker Wotherspoon News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Golden Knights’ Parker Wotherspoon out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Vegas Golden Knights have an injury on the blue line. The team announced Monday that defenseman Parker Wotherspoon will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Golden Knights Recall Ville Heinola, Place Victor Olofsson On IR

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled defenseman Ville Heinola ahead of a two-game road trip through the Central Division. Heinola will fill up Vegas’ extra roster spot.

Andre Fili News / Dice City Sports / October 11

Andre Fili knocks out Kai Kamaka III at UFC Vegas 122

Andre Fili has spent nearly 13 years in the UFC, long enough to know when another punch is unnecessary. Twenty-two seconds into the second round Saturday at UFC Vegas 122, Fili landed a head kick that sent Kai Kamaka III crashing to the canvas at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / October 11

Mitch Marner’s OT goal vs. Kings runs Golden Knights’ win streak to 4

Patrick Kane had a great message after scoring his first goal in his return to the Blackhawks

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Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / September 23

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

As part of their desperate desire to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of controversial decisions over the past few years.

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