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Golden Knights vs Predators: Vegas erupts for five-goal third in 7-2 win

The scoreboard didn’t reflect it early, but the game told the truth by the end. The Vegas Golden Knights absorbed an early Nashville punch, tilted the ice with pressure and pace, and then blew the doors off T-Mobile Arena with a five-goal third period to bury the Predators 7-2 on Saturday night.

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Mark Stone extends streak as Vegas throttles Nashville

Mark Stone extended his point streak to a career-best 11 games with his 10th goal in those 11 games and the Vegas Golden Knights scored five goals in the third period to rout the Nashville Predators, 7-2, on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Dylan Coghlan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Golden Knights Recall Dylan Coghlan

Dylan Coghlan is no stranger to finding himself in transactions this season as he has been frequently shuffled between Vegas and AHL Henderson. That move is once again being made as the Golden Knights announced (Twitter link) that the defenseman has been brought up from the Silver Knights.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

How Did Mitch Marner Handle Being Booed by Hometown Golden Knights Fans?

There are moments in sports that go beyond goals and assists. When the Toronto Maple Leafs played in Las Vegas on Thursday night, one such moment happened.

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Mark Stone News / SinBin / January 17

Film Breakdown: Mark Stone Shoots It Out

Sometimes, the smallest and seemingly most insignificant moments in a game can change the outcome. In this film breakdown, we illustrate how a heads-up play by Mark Stone gave the Golden Knights a much better chance to come back against Toronto.

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Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Mitch Marner Had His Mind Made Up on Vegas Even Earlier Than Thought

Mitch Marner has been at the forefront of discussion in the hockey world over the last week, and that will remain the case for at least another week in the lead-up to his return to Toronto for the first time since leaving for Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / January 16

VGK’s 5-Forward Unit Continues To Do Damage In Crucial Moments

(Photo Credit: @NHLPR on X/Twitter) The Golden Knights found themselves in a familiar place last night, chasing a lead late in the game. After a called-back tying goal, it was starting to look like it just wasn’t going to be the night.

Carl Lindbom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Golden Knights Reassign Carl Lindbom

According to the team over at SinBin.vegas, the Vegas Golden Knights have reassigned netminder Carl Lindbom to the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. The transaction reduces the Golden Knights’ active roster to 22 players.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Matthews’ lack of effort late against Vegas a tough end to matchup against Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night, a loss that saw them give up a game-tying goal with seven seconds left in the third period, then Jack Eichel scored in overtime to give Vegas the 6-5 win.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Jack Eichel Makes It Clear: Win Over Maple Leafs Was for Mitch Marner

There was no shortage of storylines heading into Thursday night’s matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Eichel, Hertl lift Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 6-5 after late chaos at T-Mobile Arena

The Vegas Golden Knights refused to let a wild night slip away Thursday, rallying twice in the final minutes before Jack Eichel finished a 6-5 comeback win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Golden Knights Rally Late, Beat Maple Leafs 6–5 in Overtime for Sixth Straight Win

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights keep finding ways to win, and Thursday night’s comeback might have been the most dramatic yet. Vegas Golden Knights erased a late deficit, then watched Jack Eichel score at 2:44 of overtime to secure a 6–5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at T-Mobile Arena.

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Knights pull even in final seconds, stun Leafs in OT

Jack Eichel scored the game-winner at 2:44 of overtime and also had three assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied for a wild 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Adin Hill News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Golden Knights Activate Adin Hill, Place Two On IR

The Golden Knights activated goaltender Adin Hill from long-term injured reserve on Thursday, per Jason R. Pothier and Ken Boehlke of Sin Bin Vegas. Netminder Carter Hart and winger Brandon Saad were placed on IR in corresponding moves, leaving the Knights with an open roster spot.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

9 Numbers That Define the Golden Knights at Midseason

At the midway point of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights are in a familiar spot: competitive, structurally sound, and quietly strong despite a seemingly mediocre record by their standards (21-11-12 as of games played on Jan.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Sizing Up the Golden Knights’ Trade Deadline Options

It’s no shock to say that the general manager, Kelly McCrimmon and the Vegas Golden Knights could make a splash. This is a team that has made a living off making trades at the trade deadline or at the last minute (e.g., the Tomáš Hertl trade in 2024).

Tomas Hertl News / Breakaway on SI / January 12

Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl Has Career Night in Familiar Setting

Just three years ago, it wouldn’t have surprised anyone that center Tomas Hertl would have a career night in San Jose in 2026. A Shark for the entirety of his career up to that point, Hertl was a consistent player who only seemed to be getting better.

Carter Hart News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Golden Knights Announce Carter Hart News After Roster Move

The Vegas Golden Knights were forced into another roster move in net following an injury to goaltender Carter Hart on Thursday. Hart left the game in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets after going down in a crease collision on the opening goal by Boone Jenner.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Are the Golden Knights the best team in the Pacific Division?

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