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Golden Knights survive Mammoth despite Adin Hill's struggles

On Thursday night, the Vegas Golden Knights hosted the Utah Mammoth in their first home preseason game. Fortunately for the fans in The Fortress, they witnessed a miraculous third-period comeback as the VGK rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win 5-4 in overtime.

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3 things Juho Piiparinen can do to boost his future stock after joining the London Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights got interesting news about their 2026 first-round pick, Juho Piiparinen. The Finnish defenseman joined the OHL's London Knights on Thursday, joining a long line of first-round draft picks who are playing with the organization.

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 24

NHL fans unite to hate the Vegas Golden Knights in the latest survey... to nobody's surprise

Let's be honest for a second. People hate the Vegas Golden Knights for various reasons. It could be that Jack Eichel allegedly kicks puppies for sport or it could be that Mark Stone is a devious devil who rips his spleen apart to save Kelly McCrimmon a buck.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / September 24

Call Me Crazy, But (Jason’s 2026-27 Picks)

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) It’s not a new season without being called crazy. However, after this year’s submissions, I’m starting to believe I might be clinically insane.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Juho Piiparinen News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 24

What Juho Piiparinen can do for the remainder of the 2026 preseason to build his profile

When Juho Piiparinen was drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 NHL Draft, the premise was simple. The Golden Knights needed more prospect depth on the defenseman front and was looking for young stars to fill that void.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Jack Eichel News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 24

What will get Jack Eichel the first 100-point season in Vegas Golden Knights' history?

Looking at the title, you'd have an obvious answer to the question. The Vegas Golden Knights have never had a 100-point player in franchise history, with Jack Eichel coming the closest in 2024-25 (94).

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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Juho Piiparinen News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 23

Juho Piiparinen gets good reviews in his first preseason game with the Golden Knights

Tuesday was the first preseason game for the Vegas Golden Knights' 2026 first-round draft pick, Juho Piiparinen. They wondered how the Finnish defenseman would look in an NHL setting against NHL players.

Trevor Connelly News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 22

The Golden Knights are putting their faith in Trevor Connelly with the latest positioning

It's no secret that the Vegas Golden Knights are high on Trevor Connelly. Despite having a quiet game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, the former first-round pick survived the first wave of cuts and is expected to play on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks.

Juho Piiparinen News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 22

Vegas Golden Knights fans will get a taste of the Juho Piiparinen experience on Tuesday

There's a rumble ahead of Tuesday's preseason game against the San Jose Sharks. The Vegas Golden Knights' faithful are awaiting the arrival of a certain first-round draft pick, eager to see what he can do on the ice.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 22

The Vegas Golden Knights might be in for an injury-riddled season with the latest updates

If you haven't heard the unfortunate news from the Vegas Golden Knights yesterday, it goes a little something like this. Per SinBin.vegas, Kai Uchacz was labeled by the Golden Knights' head coach as week-to-week.

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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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 21

A Rotowire study shows that Ryan Craig's seat is hot before he even coaches an NHL game

Take 32 head coaches and put them in a pressure cooker. What happens when one of them breaks down and explodes? That's what Vegas Golden Knights head coach Ryan Craig faces after being hired over the summer.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 21

The Golden Knights trim their roster down by 15 players

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time of the preseason again. The Vegas Golden Knights are making roster cuts and have made 15 selections for the chopping block.

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Mitch Marner News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 21

Mitch Marner cracks the Top 20 in the NHL Network's Top 50 Players Right Now list

This picture of Mitch Marner looks amazing. He looks serious and isn't taking any more guff from the media. He's endured all sorts of disrespect from some jilted fans in his hometown and is ready to prove them wrong.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Insider reveals two teams Oilers beat out for Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers’ signing of Alex Formenton has drawn, and continues to draw, plenty of scrutiny around the hockey world and from their own fanbase.

Trevor Connelly News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 21

What Trevor Connelly can do after a disappointing game against the Los Angeles Kings

Vegas Golden Knights fans were extremely worried about Trevor Connelly after he didn't register a single point on Saturday. Granted, the Golden Knights won because of Jackson Hallum and Viliam Kmec stepping up.

Jack Eichel News / Vegas Hockey Knight / September 20

Jack Eichel changed the course of the Vegas Golden Knights for the better

We are officially nine days away from the start of the 2026-27 regular season, folks. You're probably thinking about Jack Eichel here because he's, well, No.

Jackson Hallum News / Dice City Sports / September 20

Golden Knights preseason opens with Hallum’s late push

Jackson Hallum scored twice in the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights opened the preseason with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / September 18

Golden Knights camp opens with Craig’s urgency

The Vegas Golden Knights are not easing into the 2026-27 season. There is a new coach, a shortened training camp and only four preseason games before the games count.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Lindy's Sports / September 17

NBA Has Significant Interest For Las Vegas Franchise

The NBA has significant interest among investors for an expansion franchise in Las Vegas, according to NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Though nothing is official just yet, the NBA seems destined to expand to a 32-team league, with franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas at the top of the list.

Juho Piiparinen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Golden Knights Recall Juho Piiparinen From Liiga

Vegas Golden Knights first-round pick Juho Piiparinen didn’t last long on his loan to Finland’s Liiga. The team announced on Monday that they have recalled Piiparinen and added him to the training camp roster.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / September 13

Golden Knights extend Stone and Bowman before preseason

The Golden Knights are six days from their preseason opener, but general manager Kelly McCrimmon has already handled two important pieces of business. Vegas signed Braeden Bowman to a six-year extension Thursday.