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Golden Knights acquire Hertl in trade with rival Sharks
Friday, March 8, 2024
Hertl, 30, has six years remaining on a contract carrying a cap hit of $8.137 million. The Golden Knights are retaining 17% of his salary and will be responsible for $6.75 million for the duration of his contract.
Golden Knights lose fourth straight in first game with new additions
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Golden Knights (33-23-7) played their first home game since going 1-3-1 on a five-game east-coast road trip that was bookended with losses in Buffalo and Columbus by a combined score of 13-5.
Hanifin to make Golden Knights debut against Canucks
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Hanifin will make his Vegas debut tonight when the Golden Knights host the Vancouver Canucks at T-Mobile Arena (7 p.m., Vegas 34). The 27-year-old left-shot blue liner will skate on the top pairing with Alex Pietrangelo and get reps on the second power-play unit.
Help is available for ailing Golden Knights as trade deadline nears
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The NHL’s trade deadline might be the equivalent to Christmas morning for the Golden Knights.

Golden Knights trading for defenseman Hanifin from Calgary
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hanifin, 27, is in the final year of a six-year contract at $29.7 million (average annual value of $4.95 million). Discussions of a contract extension have been discussed, but nothing has been finalized, according to sources.
Mantha excited to prove he can help Golden Knights win
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The 6-foot-5 forward stood tall in his new surroundings less than 24 hours after being acquired in a trade with the Washington Capitals for two draft picks. The Golden Knights are hoping Mantha can bring that same big-bodied scoring presence ...
Golden Knights acquire Mantha from Capitals
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Mantha, 29, has played 476 games in his NHL career starting with the Detroit Red Wings, then the last three-plus seasons with Washington. The power forward, who has 20 goals this season while on a Washington team that's seven points back of a playoff spot, is ...
Eichel returns to Golden Knights lineup against Blue Jackets
Monday, March 4, 2024
Jack Eichel has been listed as a game-time decision, but signs point for the center to return to the Golden Knights lineup tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Eichel has been cleared for ...
Golden Knights fall apart in 7-2 loss to Sabres
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Brendan Brisson and William Karlsson scored for the Golden Knights (33-21-7) with the Sabres sweeping the season series. Buffalo won 5-2 in T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 15. Logan Thompson allowed seven goals on 35 shots and has given up 14 goals in his last three appearances.
Golden Knights rally falls short in 5-4 road loss against Bruins
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
Vegas rallied from down three goals to tie it in the third, but ultimately lost to the Boston Bruins 5-4 at TD Garden on Thursday for their first regulation loss on this five-game ...
Golden Knights' coach not satisfied with team's success, wants to build a dynasty
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
It’s six days before the Vegas Golden Knights begin the defense of their Stanley Cup championship. The vibes are still pristine, both on the ice during training camp and in the locker room. Players continue to soak in the memories of what happened four months prior and the celebrations that came with it.
Raiders players grade former coach McDaniels as worst in NFL
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
The Raiders graded McDaniels a 'D,' the only team to give such a mark to their coach. The next team above, the Washington Commanders, gave a 'C' grade for now-fired coach Ron Rivera. According to the report, only 39% of players felt ...
Golden Knights bounce back with 6-2 win in Toronto
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
After a goal-less game through the first 20 minutes, the Golden Knights broke through with three goals in the second thanks to Ivan Barbashev, Mason Morelli and William Karlsson to take a 3-1 lead.
Eyes on Golden Knights veterans heading into road trip
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024
It was an optimal test for the Golden Knights playing their first game without Stone after he was labeled week to week with an upper-body injury. They not only have to find ways to replicate Stone's team-best 53 points, but his defensive ability, and the emotion he brings as the captain.
Cassidy: Golden Knights 'losing our identity' after fourth straight home loss
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
The Golden Knights gave up four goals in the first period and dropped their fourth straight game at home, losing 7-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.
Golden Knights captain Stone out week to week
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
The injury occurred in the second period of Vegas' 5-3 loss when he was hit by Nashville forward Yakov Trenin. The result of that hit wasn't known at the time, but it was enough to keep Stone from playing in the third period.
Golden Knights' rally falls short in loss to Nashville
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
A rough defensive outing, coupled by a rare struggling start for goalie Adin Hill, put the Golden Knights in an early hole they couldn't get out of in a 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.
Theodore’s absence gave young Vegas defensemen chance to step up
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
The Vegas Golden Knights, a team that had as many as eight players on injured reserve at one point this season, are getting healthier. The latest returnee will be defenseman Shea Theodore after missing nearly three months with an upper-body surgery. The Golden Knights will be thrilled to have their star defenseman back in the ...
Morelli scores first NHL goal in Golden Knights win
Monday, Feb. 19, 2024
The undrafted 28-year-old forward scored and had an assist in his NHL debut with the Golden Knights for a 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Monday.
Golden Knights again struggle in third period, fall to Hurricanes
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024
The third period continues to be a problem for the Golden Knights. For the second straight game, they entered the third period with the score tied ...
Theodore nearing return to Golden Knights lineup
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024
A full-capacity return was the next step for Theodore’s eventual return to the ice, which could potentially be Saturday at home against the Carolina Hurricanes. With four days off between games, it’s an ideal scenario to get Theodore back up to speed in time.
Despite loss, Pietrangelo thankful for family in journey to 1,000 games
Monday, Feb. 12, 2024
The defenseman had two assists in his 1,000th NHL game, but the Golden Knights couldn't complete the third-period rally in losing 5-3 to the Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena on Monday.
For fans of 49ers, Chiefs, a trip to the Super Bowl is just the ticket
Monday, Feb. 12, 2024
This was Tricia Johnson’s first Super Bowl. She almost went to Super Bowl 54 in Miami, when the 49ers played the Chiefs, but she felt with the incoming pandemic that it would be best to not test those waters. She wasn’t going to miss this chance to watch her favorite player, Purdy, who fell just short in his attempt to shock the world.
‘Arrowhead West:’ Chiefs stake claim to supremacy at home of their archrivals
Chiefs declare Allegiant Stadium as their own, break out victory cigars in Raiders' locker room
Monday, Feb. 12, 2024
Kansas City has now played in Las Vegas five times, and they’ve won all five after Sunday’s 25-22 overtime victory over San Francisco to retain the Lombardi Trophy. ...

UNLV grad Anthony Lynn making most of Super Bowl homecoming with 49ers
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
With the hustle and bustle going around him inside Allegiant Stadium, Anthony Lynn is a quiet presence getting a lot of attention.

Golden Knights beat Coyotes behind another strong defensive game
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024
The Golden Knights held an opponent to two goals or fewer for the ninth time in their last 13 games and have won their first two games coming out of the All-Star break with a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes ...
Aces re-sign former MVP Parker to one-year deal
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
The three-time WNBA champion is re-signing with the Aces on a one-year deal, the team announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Aces are bringing back the two-time MVP and one of the greatest players in league history.
NFL outlines some security measures in place for Super Bowl
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
The NFL and security officials are reminding those attending Super Bowl 58 this weekend to leave drones at home. Strict guidelines will be enforced for the league’s championship game Sunday for anyone operating unmanned aircraft near ...
Hill continues dominance, helps Golden Knights end Oilers' streak
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Chandler Stephenson and Nic Roy scored for the Golden Knights (30-15-6) in the rare low-scoring victory over their division rivals. Hill improved to 3-0 since returning from a lower-body injury that sidelined him for two months.
Super Bowl's top stars get final words in before big game in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Opening Night of Super Bowl Week is the laid-back part of the busiest week on the NFL’s calendar. Cameras, phones and recorders flooded the turf of Allegiant Stadium. Eleven risers circled the field hosting 11 of the top stars from the Kansas City Chiefs and ...
Karlsson's return pushes Golden Knights closer to full health
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
The Golden Knights went 2-5-0 in the seven games prior to Karlsson getting hurt, then lost three of the next five that followed. But they closed the first half strong with a 6-2-1 run in their final nine games.
NHL players returning to Olympics beginning in 2026
Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
The NHL will have players participating in the Winter Olympics starting with the 2026 games, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said today. Holding his annual All-Star Weekend news conference in Toronto, Bettman ...
Aces re-sign guard Colson to two-year deal
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
The 34-year-old Colson stays with the franchise she's spent seven seasons with, including the last two that resulted in back-to-back WNBA championships. Colson has averaged 3.1 points and 1.9 assists in six seasons with San Antonio and Las Vegas.
Report: Aces bringing back center Stokes on two-year deal
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
Stokes, 30, has spent the past two and a half seasons in Las Vegas after beginning her career with the New York Liberty. Stokes has averaged 5.4 rebounds and a block per game during 86 regular season games with the Aces.
Dorofeyev’s play may be solidifying his spot on the Golden Knights roster
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
Pavel Dorofeyev going to the front of the net is a trait that’s kept him in the Golden Knights’ lineup and may make it difficult to take him out when the team’s injury-riddled roster nears ...
Foley acquires minority stake in Scottish soccer club
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but BBC reports Foley's share will not exceed 29.99%. The report says talks between Hibernian and Foley have gone on for the past few months.
Golden Knights lose in Detroit to head into All-Star break
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024
The Golden Knights head into the All-Star break at 29-15-6; the 64 points through 50 games are two points more and one game fewer than where Vegas was at this time last season.
Marchessault stays hot with hat trick, Golden Knights beat Rangers
Friday, Jan. 26, 2024
With one more game until the All-Star break, Marchessault's red-hot run continued with a hat trick to extend his point streak to six games in a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers ...
VGK originals McNabb, Marchessault hit milestones in NHL careers
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
The Vegas Golden Knights played their 500th regular season game as a franchise last week. Two of the five remaining original Golden Misfits from the team’s inaugural season ...
Golden Knights bounce back with win over Islanders
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024
Cassidy didn’t mince words after the Golden Knights lost 6-5 to the Devils on Monday at Prudential Center, saying Vegas “basically played a Beer League game out there. We thought it was preseason, I guess.”
Eichel replaced in All-Star Game; Golden Knights not represented
Monday, Jan. 22, 2024
Eichel was the Golden Knights' lone representative for the league's midseason classic, but is week to week after undergoing surgery related to a lower-body injury sustained on Jan. 11.
Aces stars to take part in USA Basketball minicamp
Monday, Jan. 22, 2024
A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum will be part of the 18-woman training camp roster for USA Basketball when camp takes place at Barclays Center in ...
Brisson's first NHL goal the winner for Golden Knights with idol Crosby watching
Top prospect's goal capped two-goal rally in third period, helped Vegas win third straight
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
The Golden Knights rallied from two goals down in the third period on Saturday for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at T-Mobile Arena.

Roy's versatility shines in Golden Knights' win over Rangers
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
The Golden Knights won consecutive games for the first time in over a month with a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. Vegas won four straight from Dec. 6-12 ...
Four reasons why the Golden Knights’ recent downturn won’t last, and why they’ll ultimately wind up back in Stanley Cup contention
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
The defending Stanley Cup champions have felt mired in a slump they can’t get out of for more than a month from mid-December to mid-January. Fans’ confidence is wavering, as social media is full of doom and gloom about where the season is heading.
Golden Knights partner with nonprofit to raise future service dog
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
The newest addition to the Golden Knights is feisty and full of energy. He also has sharp claws and a high ceiling for being a likable dog. That was coach Bruce Cassidy’s scouting report for ...
Eichel has surgery; Golden Knights center listed week to week
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
The injury occurred Thursday in Vegas' 2-1 overtime win over the Boston Bruins. Eichel left the game early in the second period, but returned prior to the third. Eichel had a goal and an assist in the win.
Stone's hat trick propels Golden Knights to win over Predators
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024
Mark Stone recorded the first regular-season hat trick of his career to help the Golden Knights to a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators at T-Mobile Arena on Monday. It's obviously not the first time Stone has scored three times in a game ...
Net battles are latest problem following Golden Knights' loss to Flames
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
The Golden Knights took another step back in a 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. It's the ninth loss in the Golden Knights' last 12 games ...
Golden Knights rise to occasion with stars hurt in win over Bruins
Eichel and Stone leave in second period, return to help Vegas get a big against Boston
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
Jack Eichel scored and had an assist, and Logan Thompson made 32 saves for the Golden Knights (24-13-5), who were playing the second night of a back-to-back after losing 3-0 in Colorado on Wednesday.