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Knights lose 4-3 in shootout as Kraken erase two-goal lead

The Golden Knights did enough to win this game twice. They just never put it away. Vegas built a two-goal lead, hit a pair of early posts and got two goals from Mark Stone, but still left Climate Pledge Arena with only one point in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken on Thursday night.

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“Playing In Fives In The Neutral Zone”

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) As John Tortorella has more time to place his fingerprints on the Golden Knights, he’s beginning to share a more detailed glimpse of the types of changes he’d like to see in the team’s style of play.

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

How Tortorella’s Arrival Suddenly Fired Up the Golden Knights

Watch the STN clip with Alec Martinez, and it’s hard to miss the point. The Vegas Golden Knights needed a kick in the teeth, and John Tortorella’s arrival gave them one.

Carl Lindbom News / Dice City Sports / April 9

Silver Knights beat Firebirds 3-1 as Lindbom stops 29

The Henderson Silver Knights kept rolling Wednesday, April 8, with a 3-1 win over the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Acrisure Arena. As a result, Henderson improved to 35-20-7-4.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 8

The Latest Winning Streak Is Yet Another Peak On The VGK Rollercoaster

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) The Golden Knights have won four straight games, and there’s understandably a lot of optimism surrounding the new direction of the team.

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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 / Dice City Sports / April 8

Golden Knights beat Canucks 2-1, reach first-place tie at 88 points

The Golden Knights did not light up the scoreboard Tuesday night, but they handled the game they had to handle. Vegas beat the Canucks 2-1 at Rogers Arena, stretching the winning streak to four games and pulling into a three-way tie for first place in the Pacific with the Oilers and Ducks at 88 points.

John Tortorella News / ESPN / April 8

Golden Knights remain unbeaten under Tortorella

With a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights extended their winning streak to four games under new coach John Tortorella, who took over behind the bench on March 31 after the club fired Bruce Cassidy.

Alex Weiermair News / Inside The Rink / April 8

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Alex Weiermair

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have signed forward Alex Weiermair to an ECHL contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Weiermair, 20, had 37 goals and 56 assists for 93 points in 66 games last season in the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks and led the team in all offensive categories.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 7

After A Firing, A Hiring And A Three Game Win Streak VGK Has Third Best Chance To Win Cup

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) As of today, the Golden Knights have the third-best chance to win the 2026 Stanley Cup. Since March 29th, MoneyPuck’s playoff odds have elevated Vegas four spots to 9% after swapping coaches and going undefeated in three straight games.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Golden Knights’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights appear to have regained their stride as they head down the home stretch of the regular season. They have reeled off three consecutive victories since Bruce Cassidy was fired and old-school mentor John Tortorella was hired to stand behind the bench and serve as the team’s coach.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 6

Golden Knights identity shows as Pacific race tightens

Golden Knights are not just climbing in Pacific race. They finally have an identity A week ago, the Golden Knights were trying to stop the slide. Now they are one point out of first place and starting to look like a team with a real late-season shape.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Golden Knights’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights have not had the kind of season that they anticipated or their fans expected. The Golden Knights have been an ideal franchise since they came into existence as an expansion team in the 2017-18 season as they made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals in that first season.

John Tortorella News / Dice City Sports / April 5

Golden Knights rout Oilers 5-1, stay unbeaten under Tortorella

The Golden Knights walked into Rogers Place on Saturday night and did more than win a big division game. They cut off Edmonton’s surge, kept John Tortorella unbeaten and left the Pacific race with a whole new shape.

Braeden Bowman News / Dice City Sports / April 5

Silver Knights clinch playoffs on Bowman winner in 5-4 win over Tucson

Silver Knights clinch playoff spot on Bowman’s late winner in 5-4 win over Tucson The Henderson Silver Knights are headed back to the Calder Cup playoffs, and they made it official with a finish that felt like a postseason rehearsal.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

Golden Knights win third straight, glide past Oilers

Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and forward Brett Howden had a goal and an assist each to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-1 win over the host Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Mitch Marner Reacts to Historic Game with Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are closing the regular season in a tight Pacific Division race, with their postseason presence still up in the air. Vegas has been able to rebound from three consecutive losses in late March, putting together back-to-back victories against its past two opponents.

Mitch Marner News / Dice City Sports / April 3

Marner hat trick fuels Knights 6-3 win

Mitch Marner drove the offense, and the Golden Knights finally made Calgary crack. Marner scored a hat trick and added two assists as Vegas pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Flames on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena.

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / April 3

Mitch Marner tallies 3 goals, 2 assists as Knights rally past Flames

Mitch Marner scored a hat trick and also had two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied for a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Carter Hart News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Golden Knights To Activate Carter Hart From LTIR

The Vegas Golden Knights are expected to activate goaltender Carter Hart off of long-term injured reserve, and award him the start in Thursday night’s game against the Calgary Flames, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review Journal.

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Can John Tortorella Really Move the Needle in Vegas?

The question is in the title: Can John Tortorella really make a difference with the Golden Knights? The short answer is yes. And while he might eventually wear out his welcome, Vegas made a move for the now, and that’s just the kind of short stay that Tortorella can make work.

John Tortorella News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

John Tortorella not reinventing the wheel with Golden Knights

It was a good start for the John Tortorella-era of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Broadcast of Golden Knights-Canucks game featured a hilarious John Tortorella description

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Bruce Cassidy News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Cassidy firing one of the biggest panic moves seen in a long time

The Vegas Golden Knights have earned a reputation for being a little quick to pull the trigger on things, even when it might be head-scratching to some.

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

Mikael Granlund points to problem Ducks must solve ahead of NHL playoffs

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

Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov out indefinitely with hand fracture

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Are the Golden Knights underperforming or are the standards lower?

The only consistent thing about the Vegas Golden Knights in 2025-26 is how inconsistent they’ve been.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Golden Knights Sign Bronson Ride

The Golden Knights have added some size to the back end in their prospect pool. The team announced that they’ve signed blueliner Bronson Ride to a three-year, entry-level contract.