Vegas Golden Knights: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Golden Knights Reassign Dylan Coghlan

The Golden Knights announced they’ve assigned defenseman Dylan Coghlan to AHL Henderson. Vegas now has an open roster spot, likely meaning they’ll operate without an extra defenseman for their brief return home against the Devils this week before heading back out on a two-game road trip.

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Golden Knights Have Been Unlucky When Tied, Lucky When Behind

(Photo Credit: @vegasgoldenknights on Instagram) Analytically, the Golden Knights are one of the best teams in the NHL. They have allowed the fewest high-danger chances of any team in the league, which has translated to the fewest expected goals against.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 13

Golden Knights vanquish Blue Jackets with Brayden McNabb's go-ahead goal

Brayden McNabb scored the go-ahead goal at the 13:13 mark of the third period, and Carter Hart made 26 saves as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights moved into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

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.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Mark Stone News / Dice City Sports / December 11

Mark Stone Leads Golden Knights Past Flyers in OT

Mark Stone lifted the Golden Knights to a 3–2 overtime win in Philadelphia on Thursday, scoring twice and capping the night with the winner at 2:13 of OT.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Mark Stone News / Field Level Media / December 11

Mark Stone scores a pair as Golden Knights edge Flyers in OT

Mark Stone scored two goals, including the game-winner 2:47 into overtime, to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / December 11

Golden Knights Have Spent Far Too Much Time “Chasing”

(Photo Credit: @NYIslanders on X/Twitter) In each of the last two games in New York, the Golden Knights have found themselves down extremely late and rallied to come back and tie the game with a last-minute goal.

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Golden Knights Lose Shootout, Fall 5–4 to Islanders

The Golden Knights lost 5–4 in a shootout Tuesday on Long Island, despite a dramatic late push that forced overtime. Pavel Dorofeyev tied the game with 14 seconds left, erasing a third-period deficit, but the Islanders ultimately prevailed in the shootout on Emil Heineman’s deciding attempt.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Golden Knights recall Dylan Coghlan, assign Jaycob Megna

The Vegas Golden Knights have swapped depth defenseman on the NHL roster. Dylan Coghlan has been recalled, while Jaycob Megna has been reassigned to the AHL.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / December 8

Golden Knights Trivia: Current Team Leaders

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) The answer to each question is the player currently leading the Golden Knights in each stat.

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Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Mitch Marner is Still Taking Flak for Maple Leafs Playoff Shortcomings

Mitch Marner being a Toronto Maple Leaf is a thing of the past, and both sides have moved on after a nine-year partnership that had so much promise. The Markham, Ontario, native delivered and then some in the regular season, piling up 741 points (221 goals, 520 assists) in 657 games as one of the most productive players in franchise history.

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Henderson Silver Knights Prospect Notebook: Connelly, Bowman and Cormier

Head coach Ryan Craig and the Henderson Silver Knights are off to a strong 9-7-1 start, a sharp contrast from last season’s 4-12-0 opening stretch. This year’s group has leaned on its veterans, but the early surge has just as much to do with the injection of youth throughout the lineup.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Which NHL teams should do some Black Friday shopping?

As we hit the American Thanksgiving checkpoint, it’s time to look at what teams might start being movers and shakers this holiday season to bolster their rosters.

Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

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Tomas Hertl News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Tomas Hertl Reveals Fix For Golden Knights' Overtime Flaw

The Vegas Golden Knights have all the pieces of a contender: talent, depth, and experience. Yet despite their firepower, one nagging issue keeps derailing their momentum — overtime struggles.

Mark Stone News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Golden Knights’ Mark Stone returns vs. Senators

The Vegas Golden Knights will finally get their captain back after an extended absence. The team announced that winger Mark Stone will return for Wednesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.

Bruce Cassidy News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Bruce Cassidy Reveals What Golden Knights Need to Change

The Vegas Golden Knights still look like a team built to battle deep into the playoffs. They have the roster, the coaching, and the experience to stand toe-to-toe with anyone in the NHL.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 25

Anaheim Ducks in no Hurry to Deal Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov

The Anaheim Ducks are turning heads throughout the league. Their 4-3 overtime home win against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday pushed their record to 14-7-1.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23

Oilers' 2015 trade still stands as biggest blunder of Connor McDavid era

Looking back at the Connor McDavid era, no move by the Oilers has aged worse than the 2015 trade for Griffin Reinhart.

Jack Roslovic scores twice, Oilers get back on track vs. Panthers

Getting to know Connor Clattenburg, Edmonton’s recent call-up

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Carter Hart News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Golden Knights send Carter Hart to AHL for conditioning

The Vegas Golden Knights have assigned netminder Carter Hart to the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights on a conditioning loan.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Golden Knights place William Karlsson on injured reserve

The Vegas Golden Knights have placed veteran center William Karlsson on injured reserve, according to a report by Golden Knights site SinBin Vegas on Wednesday evening.