With the Golden Knights in a slump, it’s difficult to imagine general manager Kelly McCrimmon sitting on his hands before Monday’s NHL trade deadline.
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.
The Golden Knights lost for the fourth time in five games and missed an opportunity to gain ground on first-place Colorado in the West Division standings.
Golden Knights forward Tomas Nosek put his toughness on display again after he was hit in the mouth with a puck in the series opener Monday at St. Louis.
Defenseman Alec Martinez scored twice, and a franchise-record 15 players recorded at least one point as the Golden Knights ended a three-game winless skid.
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo made his first trip to St. Louis since he signed a seven-year, $61.6 million contract during free agency.
Captain Mark Stone expressed his frustration after the Golden Knights failed on the power play at key points in their two-game series against the Minnesota Wild.
The Golden Knights squandered a third-period lead and lost 2-1 to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 3,950 at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights were forced to play short-handed for the second straight game and used a unique lineup in Thursday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild.
The Golden Knights fell one point behind the Colorado Avalanche for the West Division lead, the first time they haven’t been in first place since Feb. 22.
The NHL trade deadline is April 12, and Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer said he thinks the team has depth, especially at goaltending and on defense.
Center Cody Glass is expected to play for the Silver Knights this week after he was assigned to the American Hockey League club Tuesday.
The Golden Knights scored three goals in the second period and coasted to a victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena.
Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo participated in the Golden Knights’ morning skate Monday after missing nearly a month with an injured left hand/arm.
The Golden Knights fourth line has scored in four of the past six games after William Carrier produced the tying goal Saturday.
Max Pacioretty scored 1:56 into overtime Saturday, and the Golden Knights earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.