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Golden Knights fall 4-2 to Oilers

The Golden Knights had enough zone time to make Sunday feel playable. They did not have enough finish, and they made too many mistakes against the wrong team.

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Golden Knights vs Oilers: Pacific race tightens Sunday

The Golden Knights are back home Sunday, but the standings picture has changed around them. Vegas enters its matchup with Edmonton at 29-20-14, one point behind Anaheim for first place in the Pacific and five points ahead of the Oilers.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Golden Knights To Activate Brett Howden From LTIR

The Golden Knights will see forward Brett Howden return to the lineup tomorrow against the Oilers, general manager Kelly McCrimmon told the media last night (via Sin Bin Vegas).

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Dice City Sports / March 7

Golden Knights fall 4-2 to Wild as Dorofeyev hits 30 again

The Golden Knights spent most of Friday night chasing again, and this time the push never got all the way there. Vegas fell behind by three in the second period, cut into it twice in the third, and still dropped a 4-2 decision to the Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Oilers GM Stan Bowman doesn’t expect team to make any more significant trades

One of the certified playoff contenders out west might be done making moves. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman stated that he seems willing to stand pat, trying to put together any more deals heading into the trade deadline.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Golden Knights Place Alexander Holtz, Cole Reinhardt On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Vegas Golden Knights have placed forwards Alexander Holtz and Cole Reinhardt on waivers. The other 31 teams in the league will have 24 hours to claim either forward ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Are the Capitals looking to sell after Nic Dowd trade?

The Washington Capitals made a surprising trade on Thursday morning, shipping out center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and goaltending prospect Jesper Vikman.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Leafs finally start selling with Nicolas Roy trade

Really, Brad Treliving had no choice. After the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager watched his team play some of its worst hockey of the season coming

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Experienced Centre From Capitals

More centres are on the move as we approach the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline, and Nic Dowd is the latest. Dowd was traded by the Washington Capitals to the Vegas Golden Knights this Thursday morning.

Mark Stone News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Golden Knights place Mark Stone on injured reserve

An all too familiar headline for many hockey fans. On Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve. The move might’ve been made as a way to open up a roster spot for forward Nic Dowd, who the Golden Knights are reportedly expected to acquire from the Washington Capitals.

Mark Stone News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Golden Knights Place Mark Stone On IR

3/5/26: The Golden Knights have placed Stone on IR, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Assuming the placement is retroactive to March 1, when he suffered his injury, Stone’s IR placement will keep him sidelined until at least Sunday.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / March 5

Golden Knights rally past Red Wings 4-3 in overtime

The Golden Knights have shown on this trip they can climb back into games. On Wednesday, they finally finished the job. Tomas Hertl scored a power-play winner at 2:11 of overtime and Mitch Marner posted three points as Vegas erased a two-goal deficit in the third to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 at Little Caesars Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / March 5

NHL roundup: Tomas Hertl, Knights rally past Wings for OT win

Tomas Hertl scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal 2:11 into overtime as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Wednesday.

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Tomas Hertl News / Field Level Media / March 4

Tomas Hertl's OT tally caps Knights' comeback against Red Wings

Tomas Hertl scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal 2:11 into overtime as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Culture problems arise in wake of the Maple Leafs slump

The Toronto Maple Leafs are no doubt the NHL’s biggest market – the most valuable team in the league and one of two teams worth over the 4 billion mark, with a staggering quote of 4.4B according to Forbes.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 3

Golden Knights Contender Status in Jeopardy

Sixty games into the 2025-26 season, the Vegas Golden Knights have been a mixed bag of tricks — fitting for a franchise built on bright lights and big risks.

Mark Stone News / Field Level Media / March 3

Golden Knights sit F Mark Stone (arm) vs. Sabres

The Vegas Golden Knights ruled out team captain Mark Stone for Tuesday's game against the host Buffalo Sables due to a left arm injury. The winger was hit on the upper left arm with a stick during a neutral zone check by Penguins defenseman Kris Letang late in the first period of Pittsburgh's 5-0 home win on Sunday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Golden Knights’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Vegas Golden Knights have written the textbook on how to run an NHL franchise. The Golden Knights have not even reached the 10-year-mark in the NHL, but they made it to the Stanley Cup Final in their first year and they won the title in Year Six.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Dubas has been on quite run for the Penguins in terms of roster moves over the past season-and-a-half.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 24

2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Right-Handed Defenseman

Yesterday we took a look at the pending UFA left-handed defensemen, and today, we take a look at the right-handed defensemen that could hit the open market on July 1st.

Tanner Laczynski News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Q & A With Henderson Silver Knights All-Star Tanner Laczynski

Tanner Laczynski has emerged as a key piece for the Henderson Silver Knights this season, helping anchor a lineup built on a blend of prospects and veteran players.

Jack Eichel News / Breakaway on SI / February 23

Golden Knights' Jack Eichel Joins Elusive Club After Gold Medal

It was a special day for Vegas Golden Knights superstar Jack Eichel. The veteran center was a huge piece of the United States' run to the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, helping the nation end a 46-year gold medal drought.

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The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Bad News for Carter Hart? Golden Knights Not Willing to Wait

When the Vegas Golden Knights signed Carter Hart to a two-year, $4 million deal, the move was framed as a low-risk gamble with potential upside. Fresh off his acquittal in the Hockey Canada trial and nearly two years removed from the NHL, Hart was looking for a fresh start.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / February 11

Four NHL players who can cement their Hall of Fame cases at Winter Olympics

For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are playing in the Winter Olympics. Once upon a time, the Olympics served as a stage for cementing legacies.

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