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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.

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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.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 1

Golden Knights Have Been Stellar In This Exact Game 6 Scenario

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) The Golden Knights are no strangers to finding themselves deep in playoff series. Tonight’s Game 6 will be Vegas’ 11th in their nine-year history.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 1

The Vegas Golden Knights Called Up Two Key Players From the Henderson Silver Knights for Game 4

The Vegas Golden Knights shook things up with a pair of exciting call-ups. They reached into their deep Henderson Silver Knights roster to bring up Trevor Connelly and Braeden Bowman.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

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.

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 30

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.

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.

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.

NHL 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.

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.

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win

Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

'We're right there': Ducks hungry to even series with Oilers

Gary Bettman: Future NHL expansion will cost substantially more than $1B

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.

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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