The Golden Knights are still near the top of the NHL after the first quarter of the season despite injuries to key players. Here are three things we’ve learned.
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Jack Eichel tallies two goals in the second period as the Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 in Salt Lake City.
Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore has found his groove offensively the past few games, all while trying to establish himself in other areas of the ice.
Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton scored his first goal in almost two years in the team’s win over the New York Rangers at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights, coming off a successful weekend in St. Louis and Minnesota, return to T-Mobile Arena for a game against the New York Rangers on Tuesday.
The NHL schedule makers packed a handful of major reunions into this portion of the Golden Knights’ homestand, starting Sunday with Nate Schmidt and the Winnipeg Jets.
The Golden Knights won for the 10th time in their past 12 games and increased their lead over the Anaheim Ducks in the Pacific Division to three points.
The Edmonton Oilers’ and Calgary Flames’ capacities both are capped at 50 percent because of COVID regulations. The games are expected to be made up.
The Golden Knights announced Thursday that left wing Max Pacioretty underwent successful wrist surgery and will be out indefinitely. He’s second on the team in goals.
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association changed their COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, which allowed the Golden Knights to get two players back at practice Thursday.
The Golden Knights have four team members in the NHL’s COVID protocol as of Wednesday, but they could get them back sooner than expected after Wednesday’s development.
Jonathan Marchessault had two goals and an assist, and the Golden Knights returned from the holiday break with a victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
The Golden Knights will be without at least two additional regulars Tuesday night when they return from the holiday break and face the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
Not only did coach Pete DeBoer and center Brett Howden enter the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, but Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone each are game-time decisions Tuesday with lingering injuries.
The NHL announced its return-to-play plans Sunday, with the Golden Knights’ game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena scheduled to be played Tuesday.
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Jack Eichel tallies two goals in the second period as the Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 in Salt Lake City.
Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton scored his first goal in almost two years in the team’s win over the New York Rangers at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights suffered their fifth loss in six games, falling to the host Minnesota Wild in overtime on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Right wing Braeden Bowman scored his first NHL goal, and the Golden Knights snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
