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John Tortorella’s true feelings on ‘concern level’ after Game 2 Ducks loss

The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. However, the Golden Knights expressed some concern with their play in the opening game.

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Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.

Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Players, teams that benefit most from salary-cap increase: Connor Bedard wins

Will winning Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Leafs?

Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with skate

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 6

Inside The VGK PK That’s Dominating In The Postseason

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) Special teams has been a major reason for the Golden Knights’ success through the first seven games of this postseason.

Las Vegas Emerges as a Global Model for Sports Development

Las Vegas is reinforcing its position as a global center by integrating events, teams, and tourism within a citywide system. This system is supported by investment and a long-term growth strategy.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Should Vegas’ Game 1 winner been called back for icing?

The Anaheim Ducks were furious over the Vegas Golden Knights’ game-winning goal in Game 1 Monday night. With the game tied 1-1, officials didn’t call what

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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.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 5

Wild Bill gets back in the fight

William “Wild Bill” Karlsson did not need a perfect return to make it meaningful. After nearly six months away, one of the Golden Knights’ original Misfits returned Monday in Vegas’ 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of the second round at T-Mobile Arena.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 5

Silver Knights edge Eagles in 2OT, even series 1-1

The Henderson Silver Knights looked gassed, looked cooked, and still refused to lose. Tanner Laczynski tipped home the power-play winner at 1:51 of double overtime to lift Henderson past the Colorado Eagles 4-3 on Monday night at Lee’s Family Forum, evening the Pacific Division semifinals at 1-1.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 5

Golden Knights Strike Late to Take Game 1 Over Ducks in Second-Round Opener

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights wasted no time setting the tone in Round 2. A late third-period goal from Ivan Barbashev lifted Vegas to a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights News / ESPN / May 5

Knights score late after no-icing call, win Game 1...

Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left -- after officials did not call icing -- to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat Anaheim 3-1 in Game 1 of their playoff series Monday night.

Ivan Barbashev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Ivan Barbashev’s 3rd-period goal clinches Game 1 win over Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights took on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their second-round series on Monday. It was an extremely close game that didn’t feature a ton of offense.

Jeremy Lauzon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Golden Knights’ Jeremy Lauzon Out With Injury

The Vegas Golden Knights will be down a defenseman in their second round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. Jeremy Lauzon will be out of the lineup after taking a shot to the head in the third period of Friday night’s win, head coach John Tortorella told Sin Bin Vegas.

William Karlsson News / Field Level Media / May 4

Vegas F William Karlsson, out since Nov., back for Game 1 vs. Ducks

Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will play for the first time since Nov. 8 when he suits up for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.

William Karlsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Golden Knights’ Karlsson to make 2026 playoff debut after missing nearly six months

The Vegas Golden Knights are getting one of the original misfits back into the lineup for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.

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William Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

William Karlsson To Return To Golden Knights’ Lineup

Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella revealed today that veteran center William Karlsson will return to the team’s lineup tonight for game one against the Anaheim Ducks.

Dylan Coghlan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Golden Knights Recall Dylan Coghlan

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled defenseman Dylan Coghlan from their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights. According to Jesse Granger of The Athletic, Jeremy Lauzon was not at Golden Knights practice today.

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / May 2

Mitch Marner tallies three points as Knights KO Mammoth in Game 6

Mitch Marner scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-1 to clinch their first-round Western Conference playoff series in Game 6 on Friday in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Jackson LaCombe’s emergence a painful reminder Edmonton passed on him

There were plenty of Anaheim Ducks who factored into their upset first-round series win over the back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, but none were more impactful in all facets of the game than Jackson LaCombe.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Golden Knights Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 6 at the Mammoth

After a thrilling Game 5 victory, the Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from the second round. It is time for another Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview, but for the first time this series, we have an elimination game on our hands.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Misha Donskov to coach Canada’s men’s World Championship, World Junior teams

Canada has its man to run Team Canada for not just one, but two of the biggest tournaments in international hockey. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced that Misa Donskov will be the head coach of the Canadian National Team for the 2026 and 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship, as well as the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Golden Knights’ Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 5 vs. the Mammoth

Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview. After four games, the Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth find themselves in a tied series. The series has become a best-of-five, with both teams just two wins away from the next round.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Cassidy’s 'Canadian Cup' Line Gets People Talking

Former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy saying he’d “love to win a Stanley Cup in a Canadian city” sounds harmless enough. Coaches talk big when they’re between jobs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Golden Knights’ Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 3 vs. the Mammoth

Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights Gameday Preview. After splitting the first two games at home, the Golden Knights now travel to Salt Lake City, where the Utah Mammoth will be hosting their inaugural playoff game since relocating in Game 3 of their first-round series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22

Logan Cooley lifts Mammoth past Knights for Utah's first playoff win

Logan Cooley scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound with six minutes remaining to give the Utah Mammoth the first playoff win in franchise history.

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win

Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

'We're right there': Ducks hungry to even series with Oilers

Gary Bettman: Future NHL expansion will cost substantially more than $1B

Vegas Golden Knights News / Professor Press Box / April 19

How did ex-Leaf Mitch Marner do in His First Year with Vegas?

Mitch Marner’s first season in a Vegas Golden Knights jersey didn’t just meet expectations. Instead, it kind of rewrote the script for what a splash signing can look like in Year One.

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.

Canadiens' Lane Hutson makes NHL history in win over Hurricanes

Dylan Strome's heroics help Caps nip Knights in shootout

Mikael Granlund points to problem Ducks must solve ahead of NHL playoffs

What is Mason McTavish’s long-term future with the Ducks?

Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov out indefinitely with hand fracture

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