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 final before losing to Washington, but every step made by management since — two coaching changes, several bold trades and a few key free agent signings — was done with the express purpose of getting the Stanley Cup to Las Vegas. “Florida, obviously they’re hot right now: They’ve knocked off three of the top four teams in the league to get there,” Hill said. “ I don’t think if we play our best any team in this league can beat us.” ___ Follow AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SWhyno ___ AP NHL playoffs: https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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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 …

Golden Knights visit the Ducks in Pacific Division action
1 month, 1 week ago

Golden Knights visit the Ducks in Pacific Division action

Associated Press  

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights head to the Anaheim Ducks in Pacific Division play on Wednesday. The Golden Knights have a 1-1-1 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent. LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 3-6-1, averaging two goals, 3.4 assists, 3.2 penalties and seven penalty …

Martinook extends goal streak to 4 and Hurricanes spoil Knights’ perfect home record with 5-2 win
1 month, 1 week ago

Martinook extends goal streak to 4 and Hurricanes spoil Knights’ perfect home record with 5-2 win

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jordan Martinook scored for the fourth game in a row and the Carolina Hurricanes handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first home loss with a 5-2 victory Monday night. They became the first visiting team to win at Vegas this season after the Golden Knights set a franchise record by starting 8-0 at home. The Golden Knights …

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.

Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it’s time to look forward
3 months ago

Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it’s time to look forward

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Stanley Cup is still making its championship tour of South Florida. Florida opens training camp on Thursday and coach Paul Maurice is making this much clear: It’s time to start building for the next title run, not time to keep reveling in the title run that was completed in June. We’ll deal with the banner …

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy
6 months ago

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s very simple for the Florida Panthers now: Win on Monday, and you’re Stanley Cup champions. “It’s probably the biggest NHL game in however many years,” Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said. It’s only the 18th Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final history. And that is the context of this game and we will live in that …

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — One win away from a championship, it feels like the Florida Panthers are treating Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final like Game 44 of the regular season. “I don’t think anyone can really look ahead.” With coach Paul Maurice and captain Aleksander Barkov setting the tone, the Panthers are looking ahead only to Game 4 on …

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title

LA Times  

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, left, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm battle for the puck during the first period of the Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback bid …

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time. They have had to beat three extremely good teams to get here — a state rival in Tampa Bay, a real contender in Boston, a Presidents’ Trophy winner in the New York Rangers. Goaltending There may not be a more beloved active athlete …

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk is about to renew some acquaintances. The Stanley Cup Final matchup is set: The Florida Panthers, back in the title round for the second consecutive year and seeking their first championship, will take on the Edmonton Oilers — a team looking to return to hockey’s mountaintop for the first time since 1990. And the Oilers …

Oilers top Stars 2-1 for West title, will play Florida in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oilers top Stars 2-1 for West title, will play Florida in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — For the Edmonton Oilers, the journey from worst to first in the Western Conference is complete. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist in the opening period to get Edmonton going, Stuart Skinner stopped 34 shots for his hometown team and the Oilers capped an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final by beating the Dallas …

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 going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Prince of Wales Trophy was carried onto the ice when time expired, as an arena filled with Florida Panthers fans roared in delight and dozens of players and staffers rushed over to pose with the prize. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots, Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko scored, and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley …

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 …

Tied going into Game 5, Rangers-Panthers series in the East final is quite the show
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tied going into Game 5, Rangers-Panthers series in the East final is quite the show

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Some tickets to Thursday’s Game 5 of the Florida-New York series at Madison Square Garden are listed for more than $4,000 apiece on the secondary markets. And if you’re a fan of hockey, you’re going to get entertained.” The Panthers tied the series on Tuesday night in Game 4, winning 3-2 on Sam Reinhart’s goal 72 seconds …

Defending Cup champ Vegas has new Knights while seeking 2-0 series lead over top seed Dallas
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Defending Cup champ Vegas has new Knights while seeking 2-0 series lead over top seed Dallas

Associated Press  

Golden Knights newcomers Tomas Hertl and Noah Hanifin have finally gotten in a game with captain Mark Stone. After an impressive first game all together in the NHL playoffs, they are looking for a 2-0 series lead over Western Conference top seed Dallas even before going home to Vegas. “Just to get back for Game 1 and kind of feel …

Hurricanes get a quick boost from Evgeny Kuznetsov addition to start NHL playoffs
8 months ago

Hurricanes get a quick boost from Evgeny Kuznetsov addition to start NHL playoffs

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Evgeny Kuznetsov wasted no time making a postseason impact for the Carolina Hurricanes. In this type of environment, that’s, I think, what makes him special.” Game 2 of that series comes Monday night, part of a schedule that includes the start of two Western Conference playoff series. “For me it was a great opportunity to start fresh …

NHL PLAYOFFS: West best Dallas vs. defending champion Vegas headlines 1st-round matchups
8 months ago

NHL PLAYOFFS: West best Dallas vs. defending champion Vegas headlines 1st-round matchups

Associated Press  

All eight first-round matchups in the NHL playoffs are set after the last day of the regular season flipped two of the biggest series in the West. A glance at the first-round series : RANGERS vs. CAPITALS Game 1: Sunday at New York, 3 p.m. New York was the best team in the league. Defending Eastern Conference champion Florida looked …

Golden Knights beat Wild 7-2 to clinch a spot in the Western Conference playoffs
8 months, 1 week ago

Golden Knights beat Wild 7-2 to clinch a spot in the Western Conference playoffs

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel, Nicolas Roy and Pavel Dorofeyev each had a goal and an assist, Chandler Stephenson had four assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 7-2 Friday night to clinch a playoff berth for the sixth time in seven seasons. “I’m more happy about being able to clinch the playoffs today, but I feel …

Panthers’ injury issues from Stanley Cup Final will carry into next season
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers’ injury issues from Stanley Cup Final will carry into next season

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Reminders of this run to the Stanley Cup Final will be everywhere when next season starts for the Florida Panthers. The Panthers’ goal for next season is simple and obvious — get back to the Cup final and win it all. “We’re going to have a hell of a time making the playoffs next year,” Maurice said. …

Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title
1 year, 6 months ago

Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Golden Knights games have always been as flashy as any show on the Las Vegas Strip, the sword-fighting mascot taking the ice before what seems like a legion of players marching out through the mirrored entrance into the roar of the crowd. “What’s going on inside this arena and outside is incredible and a testament to what …

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 …

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 …

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida
1 year, 6 months ago

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The sour taste in the aftermath of their Stanley Cup Final Game 3 loss is gone for the Vegas Golden Knights, who quickly moved on to enjoying the nearby ocean breeze. Forward Keegan Kolesar, whose crunching hit on Matthew Tkachuk knocked Florida’s leading scorer out for a big stretch of Game 3 because of concussion protocol, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Florida will end with a first-time NHL champion
1 year, 6 months ago

The Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Florida will end with a first-time NHL champion

Associated Press  

Jon Hamm is excited for this Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights. “When you constantly hear people saying hockey can’t work in the South or the Sun Belt markets, they’re wrong.” Carter hears his friends back home in Canada complaining about the NHL not wanting teams north of the border to win championships, and he …

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 …

Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep
1 year, 6 months ago

Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk delivered for Florida, again. Tkachuk got his second goal of the game with 4.9 seconds left, lifting the Panthers past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 and into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1996 after sweeping the Eastern Conference final. But you know, at the end of the day, we have our eyes …

Vegas 1 win from another Stanley Cup Final after 4-0 win over Stars in Game 3
1 year, 6 months ago

Vegas 1 win from another Stanley Cup Final after 4-0 win over Stars in Game 3

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Vegas Golden Knights kept their composure and got the best payback after an ugly hit early against their captain. Game 4 is Thursday night, when Vegas will have the opportunity to advance to its second Stanley Cup Final in the franchise’s six seasons. “I’m not going to pile on, he’s been a leader here for his entire …

Tampa Bay takes on Vegas, seeks 4th straight home win
2 years, 10 months ago

Tampa Bay takes on Vegas, seeks 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tampa Bay hosts Vegas looking to prolong its three-game home winning streak. Tampa Bay is fifth in the Eastern Conference recording 9.2 points per game, averaging 3.4 goals and 5.8 assists. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 8-2-0, averaging 4.3 goals, 7.6 assists, four penalties and 9.7 …

Vegas withstands late rally, beats Ducks 5-4 in shootout
3 years, 1 month ago

Vegas withstands late rally, beats Ducks 5-4 in shootout

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Spanning the roster to decide which player should be next in rotation during a shootout, Vegas Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer deferred to assistant Ryan Craig, who suggested Evgenii Dadonov. Dadonov’s winner followed Nic Roy’s goal in the shootout and the Golden Knights survived a scare to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4. I think that’s probably the …

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