Golden Knights beat Panthers, move to verge of Stanley Cup title
1 year, 6 months ago

Golden Knights beat Panthers, move to verge of Stanley Cup title

LA Times  

Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson, center, is congratulated by Mark Stone and Zach Whitecloud after scoring in the second period of a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. I had trust that we were going to get it done.” The Golden Knights needed extraordinary shot-blocking by Zach Whitecloud and a sharp save by goalie Adin Hill in those chaotic final seconds but held on for a 3-2 victory, which gave them a 3-1 lead over the Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. We’ve got to stick to what we’ve been doing and get ready for the next one Tuesday.” Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett, right, collides with Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill in the second period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Former Duck Brandon Montour’s shot from the right side caromed off both Vegas defensemen — first former King Brayden McNabb and then off the right leg of former Duck Shea Theodore — before getting past Hill, giving the Panthers and their fans hope they could again stage a comeback, as they had done to tie Game 3 late in the third and win in overtime.

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Golden Knights showing championship form on the defensive end in current winning streak
1 week, 3 days ago

Golden Knights showing championship form on the defensive end in current winning streak

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS — Dallas put one shot after another on goal in the third period of a game at Vegas last week — exactly what the Golden Knights expected and wanted. HT Image The Stars finished with 18 shots on goals in the third, but only one got through because the Golden Knights forced most of them from the perimeter …

Golden Knights showing championship form on the defensive end in current winning streak
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1 week, 3 days ago

Golden Knights showing championship form on the defensive end in current winning streak

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Dallas put one shot after another on goal in the third period of a game at Vegas last week — exactly what the Golden Knights expected and wanted. That defense was a hallmark of the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup championship run two seasons ago under coach Bruce Cassidy, and it’s a key reason they’re surging again. We …

Ivan Barbashev scores in overtime to lift the Golden Knights past the Jets, 3-2
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1 week, 3 days ago

Ivan Barbashev scores in overtime to lift the Golden Knights past the Jets, 3-2

Associated Press  

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Ivan Barbashev scored at 3:47 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Keegan Kolesar and Victor Olofsson also scored for the Golden Knights. Jets: Winnipeg wasn’t attacking the net like coach Scott Arniel keeps talking about. Key moment Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi and defenseman Dylan DeMelo …

Vegas Golden Knights Triumph Over Edmonton Oilers in Thrilling Shootout Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vegas Golden Knights Triumph Over Edmonton Oilers in Thrilling Shootout Victory

Associated Press  

The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers meet in a highly anticipated game after the Golden Knights defeated the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 in overtime. The Oilers, who have struggled offensively this season, have a 1-1-0 record in Pacific Division games, while the Golden Knights boast an 8-3-1 record and a 4-1-0 record in the division. The game marks the …

Golden Knights Bounce Back from Three-Game Skid with Dominant Performance
2 months ago

Golden Knights Bounce Back from Three-Game Skid with Dominant Performance

Associated Press  

Vegas Golden Knights snapped their three-game losing skid with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Tomas Hertl had two goals and two assists, while Mark Stone, Pavel Dorofeyev, Alexander Holtz and Ivan Brabashev also scored for Vegas. The Golden Knights remained unbeaten at home this season and will look to continue their winning ways against the Ottawa Senators …

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller
2 months ago

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Gustav Forsling scored the winning goal with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime, propelling the Panthers to a victory against the Golden Knights. The Panthers dominated the game, extending their point streak to four games and securing a crucial win against a formidable opponent.

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The 2023 Stanley Cup Final had just ended, the Vegas Golden Knights were celebrating their championship and a heartbroken bunch of Florida Panthers were taking off their skates for the final time that season. Florida is back in the Stanley Cup Final, becoming just the second team in the last 40 years to lose in hockey’s title …

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year and third time in franchise history because they are finding ways to win the tight ones. Anton Lundell broke a tie with 9:38 left and the Panthers beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in …

Oilers inch closer to matching Golden Knights’ blueprint after big win
1 year ago

Oilers inch closer to matching Golden Knights’ blueprint after big win

New York Times  

EDMONTON — A revenge win over the Vegas Golden Knights was nice enough for the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers used the Golden Knights’ formula to secure a 5-4 extra-time victory on Tuesday, the first matchup between the two teams since their playoff series in May. “A lot of guys stepped up.” It started with the opening goal of the game, …

Bedard scores for Chicago, but Roy and Stone lead undefeated Golden Knights past the Blackhawks
1 year, 2 months ago

Bedard scores for Chicago, but Roy and Stone lead undefeated Golden Knights past the Blackhawks

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — So much for a Stanley Cup hangover for Vegas. Nicolas Roy, Mark Stone and Paul Cotter scored in the third period, and the undefeated Golden Knights beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Saturday night. Bedard scored on his first shot in Chicago’s home opener, but Vegas’ superior depth proved to be too much for the …

Golden Knights’ banner raising highlights a tripleheader to start the 2023-24 NHL season
1 year, 5 months ago

Golden Knights’ banner raising highlights a tripleheader to start the 2023-24 NHL season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The 2023-24 NHL season opens on Oct. 10 with a tripleheader headlined by the Vegas Golden Knights raising their first Stanley Cup banner. 1 pick Connor Bedard when he and the Chicago Blackhawks visit Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. One-hundred-twenty days after winning the Cup, the Golden Knights will begin their title defense against the Seattle …

Vegas Golden Knights pummel Panthers, win their first Stanley Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Vegas Golden Knights pummel Panthers, win their first Stanley Cup

LA Times  

Vegas Golden Knights backup goaltender Jonathan Quick, a former Kings star, hoists the Stanley Cup in the air after his team defeated the Florida Panthers on Tuesday to clinch the championship. “I don’t know how much I’ll remember about the hockey itself but I’ll certainly remember this group and the memories that we’ve shared throughout this year, and the ones …

Original Golden Knights hope to fulfill owner’s wish of Stanley Cup by 6th year
1 year, 6 months ago

Original Golden Knights hope to fulfill owner’s wish of Stanley Cup by 6th year

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Golden Knights owner Bill Foley was aggressive from the beginning, saying he wanted to win the Stanley Cup in six years. The Knights, who are in their sixth season, take a 3-1 series lead into Tuesday’s Stanley Cup Final game against the Florida Panthers. “After we lost in the finals the first year, Bill said, ‘OK, Stanley …

Golden Knights try not to think of Stanley Cup returning to Vegas on verge of title
1 year, 6 months ago

Golden Knights try not to think of Stanley Cup returning to Vegas on verge of title

Associated Press  

Chandler Stephenson knows what this is like. Five years ago, he and his Washington Capitals teammates went into Las Vegas and won the Stanley Cup, beating the Golden Knights in Game 5 of the final. “It’s one win away from a lot of dreams for a lot of guys.” A dream they’re trying not to think about — at least …

Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, move win from Stanley Cup title
1 year, 6 months ago

Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, move win from Stanley Cup title

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — With no time left on the clock in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, helmets, gloves, sticks and plastic rats littered the ice, the result of a fracas started in the final seconds of an emotional showdown. “We’ve played really well at home here in the playoffs, so you’ve got to feel pretty good going home …

Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Overtime. “But we’re going to do everything we can to get there.” Tkachuk gave Florida a chance, and the Panthers won their first title-series game in seven tries. “There’s a little bit of collective confidence,” said Florida coach Paul Maurice, whose teams are 23-7 in overtime games over his playoff career. Sometimes that happens to you.” AROUND …

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers
1 year, 6 months ago

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — No team in over 25 years has been more dominant than the Vegas Golden Knights through the first two games of a Stanley Cup Final. They have outscored the Florida Panthers by eight goals, including Monday night’s 7-2 victory in Game 2 that put the Knights two wins from the first championship in the franchise’s short six-year …

Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media Saturday night to “breathe.” The Panthers had minutes earlier lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights, giving up three goals in the third period. Maurice, whose Florida team rallied from a …

How the ‘Golden Misfits’ have grown since their last trip to the Stanley Cup Final
1 year, 6 months ago

How the ‘Golden Misfits’ have grown since their last trip to the Stanley Cup Final

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Stanley Cup Final Game 2 featuring the Golden Knights vs. Panthers LAS VEGAS — It started with a group text in 2017 between all of the players that Vegas selected in that year’s expansion draft. He smiled and continued, “the Misfits, that’s what we like to call ourselves, hold a special place in my …

Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final pits top team in West against upstart in East
1 year, 6 months ago

Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final pits top team in West against upstart in East

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Few expected the Florida Panthers to be playing for the Stanley Cup. “We were the underdogs every series we’ve played — it doesn’t really matter what anyone thinks,” Florida forward Carter Verhaeghe said Friday ahead of the start of the final Saturday. It was unexpected in 2017-18 when the Golden Knights went from expansion darlings to the …

Golden Knights out to fulfill owner’s quest to win Stanley Cup in 6th year
1 year, 6 months ago

Golden Knights out to fulfill owner’s quest to win Stanley Cup in 6th year

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Drivers were directed to the overflow parking lot Thursday morning, and a line at least 30 deep waited and hoped to get into the Vegas Golden Knights’ practice. Expectations are considerably higher as Vegas prepares to open its best-of-seven series Saturday against the Florida Panthers — this year’s version of the 2018 Knights — and the only …

Golden Knights reach 2nd Stanley Cup Final after Game 6 win over Stars
1 year, 6 months ago

Golden Knights reach 2nd Stanley Cup Final after Game 6 win over Stars

Associated Press  

DALLAS — William Karlsson, William Carrier and Jonathan Marchessault are finally getting another chance in the Stanley Cup Final, after the first one that came so quick for the Vegas Golden Knights. “It was probably my easiest game of the playoffs so far tonight.” Instead of having to face a do-or-die Game 7 at home against the Stars, coach Bruce …

Game 2 drubbing shows Golden Knights’ margin for error is slim against Oilers
1 year, 7 months ago

Game 2 drubbing shows Golden Knights’ margin for error is slim against Oilers

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — If the labyrinth of orange traffic cones and barrels surrounding T-Mobile Arena caused you to miss the first few minutes of Saturday’s Game 2, you missed the entirety of the competitive portion of the hockey game. The difference is that in Vegas’ strong showing, the Oilers were one shot away from a different result, while in Edmonton’s …

Golden Knights top Jets 4-2, take commanding 3-1 series lead
1 year, 7 months ago

Golden Knights top Jets 4-2, take commanding 3-1 series lead

Associated Press  

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — William Karlsson and Ivan Barbashev scored 47 seconds apart in the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights held on for a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. “Play the right way and end up getting the win, that’s what we came here for.” …

Ducks’ struggles against the Golden Knights continue in 3-1 loss
2 years, 11 months ago

Ducks’ struggles against the Golden Knights continue in 3-1 loss

LA Times  

Vegas Golden Knights forward Nolan Patrick, right, reaches for the puck in front of Ducks forward Vinni Lettieri and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk during the Ducks’ 3-1 loss Friday. “We’ve got a couple of home games here so we can really gain ground here.” Outweighing what’s become an annual New Year’s party inside T-Mobile with the Golden Knights, was overflowing tension …

Canadiens return to Cup Final after 3-2 OT win over Vegas
3 years, 5 months ago

Canadiens return to Cup Final after 3-2 OT win over Vegas

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Phillip Danault was patting rookie Cole Caufield on the back for playing a big role in helping the Canadiens’ remarkable playoff run, while familiar chants of `Ole, Ole’ and sounds of horn-honking could be heard from a large celebrating crowd outside the Bell Centre walls. Danualt’s no-look pass set up Artturi Lehkonen’s goal scored 1:39 into overtime to …

Canadiens beat Golden Knights 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead
3 years, 6 months ago

Canadiens beat Golden Knights 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Luke Richardson didn’t envision his debut as an NHL head coach coming this way. Josh Anderson scored his second goal of the game at 12:53 of overtime and Carey Price made 43 saves as Montreal beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup semifinal series hours after learning interim …

Golden Knights top Ducks to move into tie atop West Division
3 years, 8 months ago

Golden Knights top Ducks to move into tie atop West Division

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty and Nicolas Roy each had a goal and an assist Sunday and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 to move into a tie for first place in the West Division with the Colorado Avalanche. Alex Pietrangelo and Alex Tuch also scored goals, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 33 saves as the …

Lehner gets shutout as Golden Knights blank Ducks 4-0
3 years, 8 months ago

Lehner gets shutout as Golden Knights blank Ducks 4-0

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Robin Lehner made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 16th of his career, and the Vegas Golden Knights extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. “We’re starting to dictate games pretty consistently here, which is what you want to do down the …

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