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How has Mitch Marner fit with the Golden Knights?

When Mitch Marner joined the Vegas Golden Knights last summer, his success was always going to be about the playoffs. He’s consistently performed in the regular season, but found himself on the wrong side of Toronto Maple Leafs fans when he would go quiet in key games.

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What changes do Golden Knights need to make for Game 3?

As the Pacific Division Final continues, the top seed is looking for answers as the series shifts venues for the first time. The Vegas Golden Knights are in Orange County for a crucial third game of their second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 8

Three Golden Knights Sitting On The Sidelines Could Make Impact VGK Badly Need

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) Through two games in this Second Round series against the Anaheim Ducks, the Golden Knights have struggled to grab hold of the balance of play.

William Karlsson News / Dice City Sports / May 7

Dave Portnoy Places $100,000 Bet on the Golden Knights to Win the Stanley Cup

Barstool Sports founder and high-roller Dave Portnoy placed a $100,000 wager on the Las Vegas Golden Knights to win the Stanley Cup. It’s not unusual for Dave Portnoy to make headlines with massive sports bets.

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Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 7

Golden Knights waste perfect PK as Ducks even series

The Golden Knights did not lose Game 2 in the first period, even if it felt that way early. Anaheim had three power plays in the opening 20 minutes, including Jack Eichel’s double minor, yet generated only three shots during those chances.

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.

Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Players, teams that benefit most from salary-cap increase: Connor Bedard wins

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Las Vegas Emerges as a Global Model for Sports Development

Las Vegas is reinforcing its position as a global center by integrating events, teams, and tourism within a citywide system. This system is supported by investment and a long-term growth strategy.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Should Vegas’ Game 1 winner been called back for icing?

The Anaheim Ducks were furious over the Vegas Golden Knights’ game-winning goal in Game 1 Monday night. With the game tied 1-1, officials didn’t call what

Mitch Marner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Mitch Marner gets brutally honest on Golden Knights’ play despite Game 1 win

The Vegas Golden Knights are out to a good start in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Anaheim Ducks. Vegas has a 1-0 lead, after defeating Anaheim 3-1 on Monday.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 5

Wild Bill gets back in the fight

William “Wild Bill” Karlsson did not need a perfect return to make it meaningful. After nearly six months away, one of the Golden Knights’ original Misfits returned Monday in Vegas’ 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of the second round at T-Mobile Arena.

Ivan Barbashev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev’s immediate reaction to Game 1 winner vs. Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Anaheim Ducks. It was a tight game throughout, but Ivan Barbashev scored the game-winning goal for the Golden Knights.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 5

Silver Knights edge Eagles in 2OT, even series 1-1

The Henderson Silver Knights looked gassed, looked cooked, and still refused to lose. Tanner Laczynski tipped home the power-play winner at 1:51 of double overtime to lift Henderson past the Colorado Eagles 4-3 on Monday night at Lee’s Family Forum, evening the Pacific Division semifinals at 1-1.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 5

Golden Knights Strike Late to Take Game 1 Over Ducks in Second-Round Opener

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights wasted no time setting the tone in Round 2. A late third-period goal from Ivan Barbashev lifted Vegas to a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round at T-Mobile Arena.

Ivan Barbashev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Ivan Barbashev’s 3rd-period goal clinches Game 1 win over Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights took on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their second-round series on Monday. It was an extremely close game that didn’t feature a ton of offense.

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Jeremy Lauzon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Golden Knights’ Jeremy Lauzon Out With Injury

The Vegas Golden Knights will be down a defenseman in their second round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. Jeremy Lauzon will be out of the lineup after taking a shot to the head in the third period of Friday night’s win, head coach John Tortorella told Sin Bin Vegas.

William Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

William Karlsson To Return To Golden Knights’ Lineup

Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella revealed today that veteran center William Karlsson will return to the team’s lineup tonight for game one against the Anaheim Ducks.

Dylan Coghlan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Golden Knights Recall Dylan Coghlan

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled defenseman Dylan Coghlan from their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights. According to Jesse Granger of The Athletic, Jeremy Lauzon was not at Golden Knights practice today.

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / May 2

Mitch Marner tallies three points as Knights KO Mammoth in Game 6

Mitch Marner scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-1 to clinch their first-round Western Conference playoff series in Game 6 on Friday in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Jackson LaCombe’s emergence a painful reminder Edmonton passed on him

There were plenty of Anaheim Ducks who factored into their upset first-round series win over the back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, but none were more impactful in all facets of the game than Jackson LaCombe.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Golden Knights Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 6 at the Mammoth

After a thrilling Game 5 victory, the Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from the second round. It is time for another Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview, but for the first time this series, we have an elimination game on our hands.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Golden Knights’ Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 5 vs. the Mammoth

Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview. After four games, the Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth find themselves in a tied series. The series has become a best-of-five, with both teams just two wins away from the next round.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Cassidy’s 'Canadian Cup' Line Gets People Talking

Former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy saying he’d “love to win a Stanley Cup in a Canadian city” sounds harmless enough. Coaches talk big when they’re between jobs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Golden Knights’ Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 3 vs. the Mammoth

Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights Gameday Preview. After splitting the first two games at home, the Golden Knights now travel to Salt Lake City, where the Utah Mammoth will be hosting their inaugural playoff game since relocating in Game 3 of their first-round series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22

Logan Cooley lifts Mammoth past Knights for Utah's first playoff win

Logan Cooley scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound with six minutes remaining to give the Utah Mammoth the first playoff win in franchise history.

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win

Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / March 30

Vegas Golden Knights make stunning coaching change, hire John Tortorella

The Vegas Golden Knights just became a lot more interesting. In one of the more stunning head-coaching changes in recent history, the Golden Knights announced on Sunday that they have fired Bruce Cassidy and replaced him with John Tortorella.

Canadiens' Lane Hutson makes NHL history in win over Hurricanes

Dylan Strome's heroics help Caps nip Knights in shootout

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What is Mason McTavish’s long-term future with the Ducks?

Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov out indefinitely with hand fracture

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