Vegas Golden Knights: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tomas Hertl News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Hertl’s late goal gives Golden Knights Game 1 win over Hurricanes

If that’s how this series is going to go, this is going to be a fun ride. In a wild contest, a late goal from Tomas Hertl helped the Vegas Golden Knights steal a 5-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / June 3

Stanley Cup Game Recap: Vegas Takes Exciting Game One

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights met tonight for game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Hurricanes swept the Senators, and the Flyers then beat the Canadiens in five games to reach the Finals.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 3

Golden Knights rally past Hurricanes 5-4 to take Cup Final Game 1

The Vegas Golden Knights did not start Game 1 like a team that had solved the layoff. They finished it like a team that knew how to win anyway. Vegas rallied from an early two-goal hole, survived a late Carolina push and beat the Hurricanes 5-4 on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Shea Theodore News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore joins ‘active’ list after Game 1 goal

The Vegas Golden Knights did not have the best start to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. However, they have since brought things back in a major way. Shea Theodore scored to put his team on the board.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero

If you like high-scoring hockey games, Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final was for you.

Three players could make unique history with Stanley Cup wins

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski wins 2025-26 Norris Trophy

NHL superstar named grand marshal for NASCAR race in Michigan

NHL not ready to expand right now

NHL announces a new format for 2027 All-Star Weekend

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Bill Daly backs Golden Knights in Bruce Cassidy denial saga

The Vegas Golden Knights are preparing for their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in nine seasons. Amid their playoff run, Vegas has been a pest to two division rivals looking for a new coach.

Tomas Hertl News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Tomas Hertl’s Gamble on Leaving the Sharks Is Paying Off

Sometimes loyalty to one franchise costs players championships. Tomas Hertl knew it in 2024, as he, alongside the Sharks, missed the playoffs for the fifth-consecutive season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Eichel, Hanifin, Slavin could make history with Stanley Cup wins

While it’s every hockey player’s dream to lift Lord Stanley’s Cup, a few players competing in this year’s Stanley Cup Final have a chance to place themselves in an elite class.

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NHL News / Dice City Sports / June 2

The Mayors of Las Vegas and Carolina Have Placed Friendly Wagers on the Outcome of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final

The mayors of the cities participating in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final have placed friendly wagers on the outcome. This has brought extra excitement to the world of hockey.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Brind’Amour and Tortorella are so much more than their coaching caricatures

RALEIGH – The coaches are not supposed to be bigger stars than the players. But it’s hard to deny the presences of Rod Brind’Amour and John Tortorella.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Stanley Cup Final Game 1 injury update makes for first since Golden Knights season opener

The Vegas Golden Knights prepare to play Game 1 on Tuesday of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas is skating with confidence, after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

Jack Eichel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel drops ‘selfish’ truth bomb ahead of Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights begin the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Golden Knights star Jack Eichel is sending out a message, ahead of Game 1.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Golden Knights Are Happy to Be the NHL’s Heel

The concept of “the heel” has been around long before it became a pop culture term. Professional wrestling has just turned it into an art. The heel is the bad guy who enjoys being disliked, breaks the rules, causes drama, and gives fans someone to root against.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / June 2

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes: Cup Final Game 1 matchup

The Vegas Golden Knights already handled the NHL’s best regular-season team. Now they get the league’s best playoff defensive team. Vegas opens the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Avalanche Would Be Foolish to Move on From Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche, definitive favorites to win the Stanley Cup at the beginning of the playoffs, have been shown the door. It is easily one of the most painful, disappointing losses in Avalanche playoff history and it has some wondering if it might be time to move on from head coach Jared Bednar.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Five things to watch in Stanley Cup Final: Outstanding goalkeeping, first line battle and more

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes is Tuesday. Before the puck drops on the best-of-seven series, here are five things we're keeping an eye on throughout the championship round.

John Tortorella hasn't been biggest factor in Golden Knights' turnaround

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Best players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

It’s Become Clear There is Unaired Dirty Laundry From Marner’s Time in Toronto

With each interview and comment from within the Vegas Golden Knights organization, it’s becoming increasingly clear there’s a story involving Mitch Marner that hasn’t fully come out yet.

Mitch Marner News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Why the Golden Knights are a better fit for Mitch Marner than the Leafs ever were

RALEIGH – Everything is the same for Mitch Marner, and everything is different. It’s a matter of perspective. Off the ice: Marner is Marner, the same energetic young man who was the engine of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dressing room for most of his first nine NHL seasons.

Mark Stone News / The Lead / June 1

Mark Stone’s Return Showed Why He’s Golden Knights’ Glue Guy

The return of Mark Stone put the Las Vegas Golden Knights in their fourth Stanley Cup Finals in their nine-year history. He’s one of the best right-wing players in the league.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31