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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?
Shea Theodore News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2
Shea Theodore toasts Golden Knights for weathering early ‘storm’ in Game 1
Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final was nothing short of a thriller, and it ultimately resulted in the Vegas Golden Knights defeating the Carolina Hurricanes by a 5-4 final score, taking a one-game-to-none series lead.
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 / Field Level Media / June 2
Golden Knights pull out high-scoring win in Stanley Cup Final opener
Tomas Hertl scored to break a third-period deadlock and give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the opener of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.
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.
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.
Brett Howden News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2
Golden Knights’ Brett Howden continues magical playoffs with huge Stanley Cup Final goal
While the Vegas Golden Knights trailed in the early goings of the first period of Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ve once again shown their championship mettle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31
Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP
Now that the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have progressed into the Stanley Cup Final, it is time to start taking a look at the potential contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30
Golden Knights May Face Their Own Medicine With Andersson Situation
While everything is rosy right now in Vegas, the Golden Knights may be facing an unfamiliar kind of pressure this offseason — one that could cost them a key piece they aggressively targeted just months ago.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28
Cale Makar is dealing with a 'pretty significant' injury
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated in shocking fashion on Tuesday night, swept away by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals after cruising through the first two rounds of these playoffs.
The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz
How many of the captains from every team to win the Stanley Cup Final since the 1999-00 season can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 27
Golden Knights head to Stanley Cup Final after completing sweep of Avalanche
Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored goals and Carter Hart made 20 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to compete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
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