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March 18, 2024

Vegas Golden Knights

  • San Diego State Aztecs forward Jaedon LeDee (13) knocks down UNLV Rebels forward Rob Whaley Jr. (5) as guard Shane Nowell (3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center Thursday, March 14, 2024.
    Weekend wagers: Ten bets to make including four on March Madness
    The wall-to-wall slate of games from the last three days diminishes leading up to the selection show this weekend, but there’s still a few places left to extract some value before ...
  • Officials break up a fight between Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) an Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.
    Marchessault's hat trick lifts Golden Knights to 5-3 win over Red Wings
    Jonathan Marchessault scored three times, including the go-ahead goal with 2:44 left, to help lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
  • Vegas Golden Knights center Brendan Brisson (19) celebrates with William Karlsson (71) after Karlsson‚Äôs goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at T-Mobile Arena Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
    NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights
    NHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday, dealing a total of 33 players and more than 20 draft picks, before the league’s deadline, with some teams and players ...
  • Saint Mary's guard Aidan Mahaney, center, shoots while defended by Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman (11) and forward Braden Huff (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Moraga, Calif.
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  • Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) takes a punch from San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) in the third period at T-Mobile Arena Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
    Golden Knights acquire Hertl in trade with rival Sharks
    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.
  • Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena Thursday, March 7, 2024.
    Golden Knights lose fourth straight in first game with new additions
    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.
  • Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin (55) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Denver.
    Hanifin to make Golden Knights debut against Canucks
    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.
  • New Jersey Devils' Tyler Toffoli, pictured Nov. 30, 2023, in Philadelphia, is in the final year of a four-year contract at a $4.25 million cap hit. The Devils might be running out of time to recapture last year’s playoff magic, and if they’ve accepted that fact, Toffoli would be a quality, and affordable, addition to the Vegas forward group.
    Help is available for ailing Golden Knights as trade deadline nears
    The NHL’s trade deadline might be the equivalent to Christmas morning for the Golden Knights.
  • Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Chicago.
    Golden Knights trading for defenseman Hanifin from Calgary
    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.
  • Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Washington. The Canucks won 3-2 in overtime.
    Mantha excited to prove he can help Golden Knights win
    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 ...
  • Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha warms up before the start of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
    Golden Knights acquire Mantha from Capitals
    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 ...
  • Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario.
    Golden Knights, Avalanche and Rangers headline teams to watch at the NHL trade deadline
    There is no clear Stanley Cup favorite in the NHL this season, which has the potential to spice up activity before the league's trade deadline Friday as many of the top contenders look to load up for a ...
  • Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) waits for a face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
    Eichel returns to Golden Knights lineup against Blue Jackets
    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 ...
  • Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) is checked by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y.
    Golden Knights fall apart in 7-2 loss to Sabres
    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.
  • Daniel Suarez (99), left, edges out Kyle Busch (8), center, and Ryan Blaney (12) at the finish line to win during the NASCAR auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Hampton, Ga.
    Weekend wagers: Seven bets to make including on Pennzoil 400
    The Pennzoil 400 isn’t one of the auto racing organization’s biggest events of the year from a prestige standpoint, but it stands alone in the No. 1 spot from a betting perspective. ...
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