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Golden Knights Reassign Braeden Bowman, Trevor Connelly

The Vegas Golden Knights are giving their AHL affiliate some reinforcements for the Calder Cup playoffs. According to a team announcement, the Golden Knights have reassigned forwards Braeden Bowman and Trevor Connelly to the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights.

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VGK’s Experience Leads Team Early And Wins Game 5 Late

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) It may have taken the Golden Knights 85 minutes to win Game 5, but the signs for success were apparent from the initial puck drop.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Bruce Cassidy open to coaching a Canadian team after Golden Knights firing

The hockey world was stunned when the Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy with eight games to go in the season. They hired John Tortorella, who has them on the doorstep of a playoff series win.

Brett Howden News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Golden Knights’ Brett Howden ‘blacked out’ after Game 5 double OT winner vs. Mammoth

The Vegas Golden Knights took a 3-2 series lead over the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night. After being down 2-1 in the series, the Golden Knights took Game 4 in overtime to tie the series.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 30

Golden Knights Edge Mammoth in Double Overtime Thriller, Take 3-2 Series Lead

LAS VEGAS — Brett Howden delivered in the biggest moment of the night. Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 of double overtime to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth in Game 5, pushing Vegas one win away from advancing in their first-round playoff series.

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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 / 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.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Bruce Cassidy opens up about shocking Golden Knights firing

The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy with eight games left in the regular season, hiring John Tortorella as the head coach. They are now tied at two with the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the playoffs.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Do the Golden Knights pivot to Adin Hill after shaky performances from Carter Hart?

Phew. That’s probably the collective reaction of Vegas Golden Knights fans after pulling out a 5-4 overtime victory on Monday against the Utah Mammoth to even their first-round series at 2-2 heading into a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 28

VGK’s Difference Makers Even Series In Game 4

(Credit NHL.com) It took just 1:12 into Game 4 for Vegas coach John Tortorella to look like a genius. Immediately, the coach’s preplanned top-six shakeup paid off and led to an early game offensive breakout.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Golden Knights back in driver’s seat after tying series

After a dramatic victory, the Vegas Golden Knights seemingly have taken back the momentum in their first-round series. The Golden Knights were involved in a wild game against the Utah Mammoth in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Monday night.

Shea Theodore News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore’s immediate reaction to Game 4 OT winner

The Vegas Golden Knights have tied their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Utah Mammoth. It took overtime for the Golden Knights to get the win, as Shea Theodore found the back of the net and Vegas won 5-4.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 28

Golden Knights rally past Mammoth in OT, avoid 3-1 hole

The Golden Knights had a 3-0 lead, lost it and still found a way out of Delta Center with the win they needed most. Vegas beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime Monday, tying the first-round series 2-2 and avoiding a 3-1 hole.

Shea Theodore News / Field Level Media / April 28

Knights pull level with Mammoth on Shea Theodore's OT goal

Shea Theodore scored with 52 seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth in Game 4 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Monday in Salt Lake City.

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Golden Knights Recall Braeden Bowman, Trevor Connelly

The Golden Knights announced Sunday that they’ve recalled forward prospects Braeden Bowman and Trevor Connelly from AHL Henderson. Both will likely be

Carl Lindbom News / Dice City Sports / April 25

Silver Knights sweep Barracuda 5-1 to advance behind Lindbom

The Henderson Silver Knights did not just win a series. They squeezed it until there was nothing left. Henderson beat the San Jose Barracuda 5-1 on Friday, April 24, at Lee’s Family Forum to complete a two-game sweep and advance to the divisional semifinals.

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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Mammoth’s Durzi fined for head-butting Golden Knights’ Andersson

Some repercussions followed a rather controversial incident on the second day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi has been fined $5,000 for head-butting Vegas Golden Knights defender Rasmus Andersson.

Mitch Marner News / Professor Press Box / April 19