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.
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is a game-time decision Friday against the Arizona Coyotes but appears to have avoided a major injury, coach Pete DeBoer said.
The Golden Knights will meet the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The game won’t be available to regular TV viewers.
Golden Knights center Jack Eichel has started skating less than three weeks after he underwent surgery for a herniated disk in his neck.
The Silver Knights game at Bakersfield on Friday was postponed because of American Hockey League COVID-19 protocols, the league announced.
The Golden Knights took over the NHL lead in short-handed goals, scoring twice while down a man during a loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday at Honda Center.
The Anaheim Ducks scored four goals in the second period and defeated the Golden Knights for only the second time in 11 tries at home Wednesday night.
Adam Brooks is hoping to avoid playing for his fourth NHL team this season, which would make him only the fifth player to travel that unusual path.
Injuries, COVID-related absences and a blockbuster trade for center Jack Eichel have led to an eventful first 21 games for the Knights.
William Karlsson already was on injured reserve because of a broken foot he sustained against Anaheim on Oct. 29 and was expected to miss six weeks.
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo played 29:57 of the loss to Edmonton and was a key reason Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were held without a point.
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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.
