The Winter Classic was a celebration of the NHL’s two newest franchises — the Golden Knights and Kraken — who have helped hockey expand its reach into new markets.
Ben Gotz
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Ben Gotz was named assistant sports editor in November 2023. He previously covered the Vegas Golden Knights. Ben came to the Review-Journal in May 2016 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. Before coming to Las Vegas, he wrote about college hockey, college football and high school sports during stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and Minnesota Daily back home in Minnesota.
Jonathan Marchessault got his fourth regular-season hat trick, and the Golden Knights extended their season-opening point streak to 11 games by beating the Winnipeg Jets.
Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson saw the second half of his rookie season derailed by injuries. Now, he’s looking to rebuild his confidence during the team’s preseason games.
Goaltender Jiri Patera re-signed with the Golden Knights on Sunday. He was 2-0 with the Golden Knights and spent most of the season with the AHL’s Silver Knights.
Being that close to the Stanley Cup was ample motivation for several Golden Knights prospects as they look to take the next step in their careers.
The Golden Knights and Florida Panthers don’t play in traditional hockey hotbeds. That doesn’t mean the 2023 Stanley Cup Final won’t produce compelling theater.
The Golden Knights and Florida Panthers will play for the Stanley Cup starting Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Here’s a look at which team has the edge at each position.
The Golden Knights and Florida Panthers have faced off only 10 times in their history. Now, they’re set to play a best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup Final.
The knock on Golden Knights center Jack Eichel for years has been a team can’t win with him leading the way. Now, he’s four victories from raising the Stanley Cup.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers are the NHL’s best 1-2 punch, and the Golden Knights hope they can counter the star power with their depth.
The Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers have spent years competing with each other in the Pacific Division. They now will meet in the NHL playoffs for the first time.
The schedule for the Golden Knights’ second-round series with the Edmonton Oilers was released by the NHL on Tuesday. TV info was also included.
The Golden Knights lost the season series 1-2-1 to the Edmonton Oilers, but they played three of the games without captain Mark Stone.
The Golden Knights will face the Minnesota Wild for the second straight game Monday in what serves as a playoff dress rehearsal. The Knights won Saturday’s game.
The Golden Knights have made three moves before the NHL’s Friday trade deadline, but general manager Kelly McCrimmon said it’s possible the team still will be active.