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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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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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / ESPN / May 5

Knights score late after no-icing call, win Game 1...

Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left -- after officials did not call icing -- to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat Anaheim 3-1 in Game 1 of their playoff series Monday night.

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.

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William Karlsson News / Field Level Media / May 4

Vegas F William Karlsson, out since Nov., back for Game 1 vs. Ducks

Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will play for the first time since Nov. 8 when he suits up for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.

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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.

William Karlsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Golden Knights’ Karlsson to make 2026 playoff debut after missing nearly six months

The Vegas Golden Knights are getting one of the original misfits back into the lineup for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel, Mark Stone scout Ducks ahead of Round 2

The Vegas Golden Knights just finished beating a young, skilled and mostly inexperienced Utah Mammoth team in the first-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and they’re gearing up for another one in Round 2.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 4

Golden Knights open Ducks series with Round 2 speed test

The Golden Knights did not get much time to enjoy Round 1. That is fine because this time of year is not built for long celebrations. Vegas opens the second round Monday against the Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena, facing another fast, skilled team that can turn mistakes into pressure.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6

One of the biggest changes during the most recent NHL offseason was the major sign-and-trade deal of Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights, moving on from the team he’d spent nearly the first decade of his NHL career with.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 2

Golden Knights close out Utah in six as Marner, Hart power 5-1 clincher

The Golden Knights did not waste their second chance to end Utah’s season. Vegas beat the Utah Mammoth 5-1 on Friday at Delta Center, closing the first-round series in six games.

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 1

MGM Has Provided an Update Regarding the Possibility of Hosting an NBA Franchise in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts remains in active discussions about bringing a potential NBA expansion team to Las Vegas. This is according to the company’s CEO. During Wednesday’s quarterly earnings call, Bill Hornbuckle provided an update on ongoing discussions with the league.

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Misha Donskov to coach Canada’s men’s World Championship, World Junior teams

Canada has its man to run Team Canada for not just one, but two of the biggest tournaments in international hockey. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced that Misa Donskov will be the head coach of the Canadian National Team for the 2026 and 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship, as well as the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mitch Marner News / Professor Press Box / April 19

How did ex-Leaf Mitch Marner do in His First Year with Vegas?

Mitch Marner’s first season in a Vegas Golden Knights jersey didn’t just meet expectations. Instead, it kind of rewrote the script for what a splash signing can look like in Year One.

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.

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