Bolstered by the return of Nate Schmidt from suspension and the addition of an unlikely goal-scoring sensation, the Golden Knights went on a 19-4-3 run from Nov. 18 to Jan. 8 to climb back into the race in the Pacific Division.
David Schoen
Reporter: Sports Betting
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David Schoen covers sports betting for the Review-Journal. He has previously covered the Vegas Golden Knights for the RJ. Prior to arriving at the RJ in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Alex Tuch emerged as an impact performer for the Golden Knights during the first half of the season but was plagued by inconsistency after the All-Star break.
Golden Knights center Cody Eakin set a career high in goals without sacrificing the 200-foot game hes asked to play.
Injuries, a suspension and a brutal road schedule conspired to give the Golden Knights a head-pounding Stanley Cup hangover that lasted well into November.
The Golden Knights close out the regular season Saturday when they meet the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center.
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will make his first start since March 15 when the Knights play their final home game of the season Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes.
Even in this era of increased offense, the 20-goal mark carries significance for a couple of first-timers like Golden Knights forwards Cody Eakin and Alex Tuch.
Cody Eakin and Jonathan Marchessault scored for the Golden Knights as they snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena on Monday night.
Center Paul Stastny is a game-time decision against the Edmonton Oilers as the Golden Knights look to snap a five-game losing streak Monday at T-Mobile Arena.
Kelly McCrimmon is widely regarded as one of the top candidates for the vacant GM job with the Edmonton Oilers, and his availability this summer could start a domino effect involving at least two other front offices.
The Golden Knights announced their ticket plan Saturday for the first round of the NHL playoffs, one day after the team clinched a berth for the second consecutive season.
The Golden Knights meet the San Jose Sharks in a probable playoff preview Saturday at SAP Center.
The Golden Knights got a chance to celebrate Friday night despite suffering a fourth straight defeat with a 3-2 loss to Minnesota at T-Mobile Arena.
Max Pacioretty will return to the lineup Friday, and the Golden Knights can clinch a playoff berth when they host the Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena.
The easiest way to describe Ryan Reaves’ pregame tradition is that he’s trying to pump up the bench prior to the opening faceoff. But, let’s face it. What he’s really doing is beating the holy bleep out of a member of the coaching staff.