As the Golden Knights try to avoid a fifth straight loss at T-Mobile Arena, here are five fixes to pressing issues coming down the stretch to the playoffs.
David Schoen
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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.
Gerard Gallant stayed in the Golden Knights locker room longer than normal after Tuesday’s loss “spreading some truth,” according to defenseman Nate Schmidt. And then the coach, who rarely blasts his team in public, didn’t hold back with the media, either.
The Golden Knights will try to halt a three-game home losing streak Tuesday when they host the Arizona Coyotes at T-Mobile Arena.
The NHL trade deadline is Feb. 25 and Golden Knights general manager George McPhee has been actively working the phone lines to gauge the market, according to sources around the league.
Forward William Carrier was activated from injured reserve and will be a game-time decision when the Golden Knights open a four-game homestand Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets at T-Mobile Arena.
Jonathan Marchessault scored twice in the second period as the Golden Knights ended a four-game road trip with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday
Maxime Lagace was recalled from the American Hockey League on Jan. 9 after Malcolm Subban was sidelined with an undisclosed injury. He made 27 saves in a 5-2 loss at Carolina on Feb. 1 in his lone appearance.
The Golden Knights wrap up their four-game road trip Thursday when they play the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant provided a brief update Wednesday on the health of winger Ryan Carpenter, and it was mostly positive.
The fact William Karlsson tried such an audacious move in OT on Tuesday is a positive development for the Golden Knights.
Alex Tuch scored the lone goal in the shootout, and the Golden Knights rallied for a 3-2 victory over league-leading Tampa Bay on Tuesday at Amalie Arena.
Entering Tuesday’s game, the Golden Knights unofficially ranked 12th in the NHL in points from defensemen with 106.
The Golden Knights will try to contain the NHL’s top offense when they meet the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday at Amalie Arena.
Valentin Zykov logged a career-high 17:32 of ice time in the Golden Knights’ 3-1 loss at Florida on Saturday and finished with three shots on goal.
The Golden Knights are embracing the challenge of facing the NHL’s best team Tuesday at Amalie Arena, regardless of their current skid.