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It’s hard to gauge where the Vegas Golden Knights stand at the Christmas mark of the season (or Christmas eve, Merry Christmas). Sure, they’re tied with the red hot Anaheim Ducks in the Pacific Division, but it doesn’t quite feel like their previous seasons of dominance in the regular season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / December 24

Golden Knights vs Sharks recap: Vegas scores five early in 7-2 win

The Vegas Golden Knights made sure their last game before the Christmas break never turned into a grind, delivering their cleanest start of the season when it mattered most.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 24

Golden Knights’ Adin Hill Out Week-To-Week, William Karlsson Targeting Olympic Return

The Vegas Golden Knights received two important injury updates on Tuesday. Most pressing, goaltender Adin Hill was designated as week-to-week by head coach Bruce Cassidy, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 24

Golden Knights erupt for 5 goals in 1st, maintain dominance over Sharks

Mitch Marner scored two goals and Reilly Smith and Mark Stone each had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights scored five times in a record-setting first period en route to a 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23

Golden Knights Recall Dylan Coghlan, Place Shea Theodore On IR

A little over a week after reassigning him, the Vegas Golden Knights have brought one depth defender back to the active roster. According to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Golden Knights have recalled Dylan Coghlan from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / December 20

VGK’s Wounded Offense Needs Shot In The Arm For Two In Alberta

(Photo Credit: @NHL on X/Twitter) This weekend, the Golden Knights will be without two of their top players in Alberta. Tonight, Vegas will face a Calgary team that’s 10 points back and is expected to miss the postseason for the fourth straight season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore Out Week-To-Week

This afternoon, Vegas Head Coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters that Shea Theodore is expected to be week-to-week with an upper-body injury, as shared by Sin Bin Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore out week-to-week; Jack Eichel day-to-day

Some updates on two of the more important players on the Vegas Golden Knights roster. When speaking to the media on Friday, head coach Bruce Cassidy revealed that defenseman Shea Theodore is out week-to-week, with forward Jack Eichel remaining out day-to-day.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / December 19

VGK’s Center Depth Has Disappeared Extremely Quickly

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) There was a time, not too long ago, when the strength of the Golden Knights’ roster was at center.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 18

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NHL News / SinBin / December 18

“Our Guys Don’t Like To Lose”

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) It happened again. Almost the exact same game script as the games in New York, the home game against Chicago, and the one in Columbus.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel injury gets cryptic Bruce Cassidy update after missing Devils game

The Vegas Golden Knights’ frustrating loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night quickly turned from controversy to concern. Vegas fell 2-1 in a shootout after a disputed Mitch Marner no-goal, but the bigger issue surfaced shortly after the game, Jack Eichel was unavailable and his status suddenly appeared uncertain.

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Jeremy Lauzon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Golden Knights Activate Jeremy Lauzon From Injured Reserve

The Golden Knights will have defenseman Jeremy Lauzon in the lineup against the Devils tonight, reports Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He’ll need to come off injured reserve, something they have the roster space to do after sending Dylan Coghlan to AHL Henderson earlier in the week.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / December 17

Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore out day-to-day

A couple of notable players will not be in the Vegas Golden Knights lineup. When speaking to the media, head coach Bruce Cassidy revealed that forward Jack Eichel and defenseman Shea Theodore will not be playing against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.

Bruce Cassidy News / SinBin / December 17

Cassidy Says Team It At Its Best When Minutes Are Properly Distributed

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) This season, the Golden Knights are used to playing tight games. 19 of their 31 games have ended with a one-goal margin, including a whopping 13 that have extended beyond regulation.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 16

Golden Knights HC Sees Weakness Becoming Strength

The Vegas Golden Knights still look like a team built to battle deep into the playoffs. They have the roster, the coaching, and the scars that come from long spring runs.

Brayden McNabb News / Dice City Sports / December 13

Golden Knights road trip win: McNabb lifts Vegas past Columbus

Brayden McNabb scored the go-ahead goal as the Golden Knights closed their five-game road trip with a 3-2 win against Columbus on Saturday at Nationwide Arena.

Carter Hart News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Golden Knights Get Shady With Carter Hart’s Availability in Philly

Vegas is not making goaltender Carter Hart available to the media on Thursday. This comes after the team announced that Hart is not starting against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in what would have been his return to Philadelphia.

Carter Hart News / Field Level Media / December 10

Vegas G Carter Hart makes return to Philly

Goaltender Carter Hart makes his much-anticipated return to Philadelphia on Thursday night when the Vegas Golden Knights face the Flyers. Now the question is: Will Hart, a former second-round pick who won 96 games in six seasons with the Flyers, be in net for Vegas?

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Vegas’ next generation takes the ice as girls Learn to Play debuts during Wickfest

Las Vegas girls are stepping into hockey at a time when the sport is growing faster than ever in Southern Nevada. The Vegas Golden Knights will launch their first girls-only NHL Learn to Play program at Hylo Park Arena this winter.

Akira Schmid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6

Golden Knights goalie Akira Schmid’s immediate reaction to shutting out former team

The Vegas Golden Knights walked into Newark needing clarity in net, and Akira Schmid delivered it. The matchup carried emotion from the opening puck drop, with the Golden Knights’ shut out effort unfolding against the New Jersey Devils team that traded him away.

Carter Hart News / Breakaway on SI / December 3

Golden Knights' Carter Hart Gets Emotional After Return to Ice

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart returned to the ice for the first time in 2025. The journey back to professional hockey has been covered across the hockey world, with the goaltender taking net for the first time against the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

Mitch Marner’s Toronto to Vegas Transition Has Hit a Rough Patch

After nine great years of donning the blue and white for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner felt the grass would be greener elsewhere, specifically in Las Vegas, where he bolted for this summer as a free agent.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23