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Eichel breaks it, Knights rally past Avalanche for 2-0 lead

Eichel breaks it, Knights rally past Avalanche for 2-0 lead

The Colorado Avalanche had the goal, the goalie and the history. Then Jack Eichel ended the silence. Vegas rallied for three third-period goals Friday night at Ball Arena, beating Colorado 3-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final and taking a 2-0 series lead back to Las Vegas.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22
Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights take commanding lead

There was one game on the NHL schedule on Friday night, and it was a significant one as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22
Golden Knights Add Two More Black Aces

Golden Knights Add Two More Black Aces

Last week, the Golden Knights recalled several players as their Black Ace recalls.  Earlier this week, they decided to bring up two more to give them more depth up front.  Per the AHL’s transactions log, Vegas recently promoted wingers Alexander Holtz and Trevor Connelly from AHL Henderson.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Mark Stone News / Athlon Sports / May 22
Golden Knights Announce Mark Stone News Before Game 2 vs. Avalanche

Golden Knights Announce Mark Stone News Before Game 2 vs. Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights have been slightly overlooked throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but as it stands, they have a 1-0 lead in their series against the Colorado Avalanche following a 4-2 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Mitch Marner News / Professor Press Box / May 22
With Marner, Why Vegas and Not Toronto?

With Marner, Why Vegas and Not Toronto?

The Vegas Golden Knights are off to exactly the kind of start that gets people whispering about “destiny,” and Mitch Marner is right at the centre of it.

Byron Froese News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22
Byron Froese Expected To Retire

Byron Froese Expected To Retire

According to a report from Dmitry Storozhev of Championat, forward Byron Froese is expected to retire following Lokomotiv Yaroslavl’s second consecutive Gagarin Cup championship.

John Tortorella News / Dice City Sports / May 22
Tortorella warns Knights: fix leaks after Game 1 win

Tortorella warns Knights: fix leaks after Game 1 win

The Vegas Golden Knights stole home ice, quieted Ball Arena and handed the Colorado Avalanche their first home loss of the postseason, but John Tortorella’s view changed once he watched the tape.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 21
Golden Knights 'not fazed' by favored Avs, bidding for 2-0 series lead

Golden Knights 'not fazed' by favored Avs, bidding for 2-0 series lead

The Vegas Golden Knights did what Los Angeles and Minnesota couldn't in the first two rounds of the playoffs -- beat the Colorado Avalanche on their ice.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 21
The Golden Knights Fully Support the PWHL’s Las Vegas Initiative

The Golden Knights Fully Support the PWHL’s Las Vegas Initiative

Approximately 200 young people, primarily girls, gathered inside T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday afternoon. This created an energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere as they came together for a special event centered around hockey.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to score at least 10 goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 21

Karlsson, Marner, Howden Line Has Changed VGK’s Outlook

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) William Karlsson’s return to the lineup has made a massive impact in the look and feel of the Golden Knights’ top six.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 21
Golden Knights’ predictability was their strength in Game 1

Golden Knights’ predictability was their strength in Game 1

The Vegas Golden Knights are just seven wins away from lifting yet another Stanley Cup after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4–2 in Game 1 of the Western

Carter Hart News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Golden Knights' Carter Hart Injury Concern Addressed After Game 1 Win vs. Avalanche

Golden Knights' Carter Hart Injury Concern Addressed After Game 1 Win vs. Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights opened the Western Conference Final with a 4-2 road win over the Colorado Avalanche, taking a 1-0 series lead behind a strong all-around performance.

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John Tortorella News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Golden Knights coach John Tortorella tips cap to unlikely hero after Game 1 WCF win

Golden Knights coach John Tortorella tips cap to unlikely hero after Game 1 WCF win

The Vegas Golden Knights came into Ball Arena without their captain and earned a massive win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, beating the President’s Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche 4-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Vegas Golden Knights News / ESPN / May 20

Golden Knights strike first, down Avs to open seri...

Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference finals by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 20
Golden Knights survive late push, beat Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1

Golden Knights survive late push, beat Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1

The Vegas Golden Knights had the roadmap. In Game 1, they followed just enough of it to steal home ice from the NHL’s best regular-season team. Vegas beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night at Ball Arena, handing the Presidents’ Trophy winners their first home loss of the postseason and taking a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Golden Knights survive late Avalanche surge, win Game 1 of Western Conferene Final

Golden Knights survive late Avalanche surge, win Game 1 of Western Conferene Final

Off-ice drama hardly bothers the Vegas Golden Knights, apparently. The Pacific Division champions looked well on their way to victory in the first game of the Western Conference Final.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights hang on to take Game 1

The NHL's Western Conference Finals began on Wednesday night with the Vegas Golden Knights holding on for a 4-2 Game 1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

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Bruce Cassidy News / Field Level Media / May 20
NHLCA monitoring Vegas' 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

NHLCA monitoring Vegas' 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

The NHL Coaches Association is speaking out against the Vegas Golden Knights' refusal to let former head coach Bruce Cassidy interview for other head coach positions.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20
Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella declines to provide update after Mark Stone skates with team's scratches

Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella declines to provide update after Mark Stone skates with team's scratches

Injured Vegas Golden Knights star Mark Stone skated with the team’s scratches this morning. Per Jesse Granger of The Athletic, this is the first time Stone has skated with the team since suffering his lower-body injury.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 20
Maple Leafs Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel: Similar or Different?

Maple Leafs Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel: Similar or Different?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about drawing a straight line between Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel as polarizing Toronto Maple Leafs players, but it’s not as clear as people make it sound.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20
Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

It is never easy to talk about teams that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is part of the business. As we have seen, teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are going on long playoff runs and have to deal with their free agents days before July 1st.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20
Vegas’ Handling of Bruce Cassidy Situation Drawing League-Wide Attention

Vegas’ Handling of Bruce Cassidy Situation Drawing League-Wide Attention

The situation surrounding Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights continues to become one of the biggest storylines of the NHL offseason. After reports

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 19
Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas

Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas

The Colorado Avalanche expected to be in this position when they started training camp in September, and the mission has not changed -- a Stanley Cup championship.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

Mitch Marner News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Mitch Marner opened Game 6 with one of the most dazzling goals of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Just 62 seconds in, the Vegas winger received a breakout pass from William Karlsson and entered the Anaheim zone with speed.

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