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Full Game Highs: Dorofeyev's Overtime Winner Gives Vegas 3-2 Series Lead
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights' Late Comeback Comes Up Short in 4-3 Loss to Ducks
Full Game Highs: Marner Records First Career Playoff Hat Trick in Game 3 Win, 6-2 Over Ducks
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Drop Game 2 to Ducks, 3-1
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Take Game 1 in 3-1 Win Over Ducks
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Punch Ticket to Second Round With 5-1 Win Over Mammoth
Full Game Highs: Howden's 2OT Shorthanded Winner Seals 5-4 Game 5 Victory for Vegas
Full Game Highs: Theodore Buries OT Winner, Vegas Ties Series 2-2
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Fall to Mammoth, 4-2, in Game 3
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Drop Game 2 to Mammoth, 3-2
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Claim Game 1 Victory Over Mammoth, 4-2
Full Game High: Golden Knights Capture Pacific Division Title with 4-1 Win Over Kraken
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Hit 400 Franchise Wins in Dominant 6-2 Rout of Jets
Full Game Highs: Eichel Buries OT Winner, Knights Clinch Playoff Berth in Colorado
Full Game Highs: Vegas Extends Point Streak to Seven Games in Shootout Loss to Seattle
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Top Canucks, 2-1, for Fourth Straight Win
Full Game Highs: Vegas Opens Road Trip with 5-1 Win Over Oilers, Stretch Point Streak to Five Games
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Double Up Flames in 6-3 Victory, Extend Point Streak to Four Games
The Vegas Golden Knights (34-26-15) erased multiple deficits and surged late to beat the Calgary Flames (31-36-8), 6-3, on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena.Morgan Frost opened the scoring for the Flames in the first period, but Mitch Marner responded early in the second, tipping home a Shea Theodore shot to even things up. Calgary regained the lead in the middle frame on a goal from Blake Coleman, but Mitch Marner answered with a one-timer off a feed from Rasmus Andersson. Coleman struck again to restore the Flames’ advantage, before Pavel Dorofeyev tied the game 3-3 late in the period with a power-play blast from the right circle.Vegas took control in the third period, beginning with Brett Howden’s go-ahead goal from the slot. Ivan Barbashev added insurance off a rebound, and Marner capped off a dominant night with a wrap-around goal to complete his hat trick and seal the win. Carter Hart earned the victory in his return from injury, stopping 19 of 22 shots.Marner led the way with five points (3G, 2A), marking his 25th multi-point game of the season, the second most in a single season in VGK history. Dorofeyev’s goal was his 35th of the year and his 19th on the power play, while Howden’s tally stood as the game-winner. Mark Stone also hit a milestone with his 700th career point, and Shea Theodore became the first player in Golden Knights history to reach 301 assists.
Extended Pregame Interview: John Tortorella
Dan D’Uva’s extended pregame interview with head coach John Tortorella ahead of the Golden Knights and Calgary Flames from T-Mobile Arena on April 2, 2026, featuring answers not heard during the radio broadcast.
Full Game Highs: Tortorella Beats Vancouver in Debut, Vegas Extends Point Streak to Three Games
The Vegas Golden Knights (33-26-15) downed the Vancouver Canucks (21-44-8), 4-2, on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena.Evander Kane opened the scoring late in the first period to give the Canucks a 1–0 lead, but the Golden Knights responded with a strong second period. Rasmus Andersson tied the game eight minutes into the middle frame, and after Brock Boeser restored Vancouver’s lead on the power play, Shea Theodore evened things again with his ninth goal of the season. Vegas carried that momentum forward as Reilly Smith scored just over a minute later to cap a three-goal second period and give the Golden Knights a 3–2 lead heading into the third. The game’s final goal came from Cole Smith, who sealed the 4–2 win with an empty-netter — his first as a Golden Knight and seventh of the season.In net, Adin Hill earned his 10th win of the year, stopping 22 of 24 shots for a .917 save percentage. Andersson extended his scoring streak to back-to-back games, while Smith’s goal stood as the game-winner — his third of the season and 24th of his career, moving him into fourth place in franchise history. Ivan Barbashev and Cole Smith also made an impact physically, recording seven hits each as Vegas secured its sixth straight win over Vancouver.
Pregame Interview: Head Coach John Tortorella
Dan D’Uva’s first one-on-one pregame interview with the fourth head coach in Vegas Golden Knights history, John Tortorella, ahead of the Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks from T-Mobile Arena on March 30, 2026. This cut features answers not heard during the radio broadcast.Tortorella replaced Bruce Cassidy, who led the Golden Knights to a Stanley Cup in 2023 and was relieved of his duties on March 29, 2026. A Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004, a two-time Jack Adams Award winner, and an NHL coach for 25 years, Tortorella discusses his family, his gold-medal experience with Team USA, the whirlwind of the past few days, and what to expect with him behind the bench in Vegas.
Full Game Highs: Vegas Erases Three Goal Deficit, Bested in Shootout by Washington
The Vegas Golden Knights (32-26-15) overcame a second period three-goal deficit but fell, 5-4, in a shootout against the Washington Capitals (37-28-9) at T-Mobile Arena.The Washington Capitals jumped out to a 3–0 lead through two periods, with goals from Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Sourdif, and Anthony Beauvillier.The Vegas Golden Knights responded with a surge, getting shorthanded goals from Nic Dowd and Rasmus Andersson before Jack Eichel tied the game 3–3 late in the second period.Mitch Marner gave Vegas its first lead early in the third, but Dylan Strome answered on the power play to even it at 4–4. After a scoreless overtime, Strome netted the lone shootout goal to lift Washington to a 5–4 win.
Full Game Highs: Vegas Earns Point in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Edmonton
The Vegas Golden Knights (32-26-15) took home a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers (36-28-9) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena.The Oilers struck first on a Matt Savoie goal late in the opening period, but Mark Stone answered in the second to tie it. Connor McDavid quickly restored Edmonton’s lead, and after Stone’s second goal evened things again, Zach Hyman put the Oilers back in front before the second intermission.In a physical, chippy game throughout, Ivan Barbashev tied it in the third to force overtime. Vegas had a power play in the extra frame but couldn’t convert, and Evan Bouchard scored late to lift Edmonton to a 4–3 win.
Full Game Highs: Sissons Scores, Golden Knights Lose in Winnipeg, 4-1
The Vegas Golden Knights (32-26-14) fell to the Winnipeg Jets (30-29-12), 4-1, on Tuesday evening at Canada Life Centre.Kyle Connor opened the scoring in the first period, and Alex Iafallo and Cole Perfetti struck early in the second to give Winnipeg a 3-0 lead. Colton Sissons scored Vegas’ lone goal on the power play, but Mark Scheifele added an empty-netter late in the third.
Full Game Highs: Reilly Smith Scores Late, Knights Snap Three-Game Skid in Dallas
The Vegas Golden Knights (32-25-14) earned two points in their 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars (43-16-11) on Sunday at American Airlines Center.The Golden Knights opened the scoring early as Brayden McNabb netted his fourth of the season, carrying the puck end-to-end before beating Casey DeSmith. Dallas responded with a power-play goal from Wyatt Johnston and took the lead later in the first on a tally by Justin Hryckowian. Vegas answered in the second period when Ivan Barbashev buried a power-play one-timer off a feed from Brett Howden to even the game at two.In the third, Reilly Smith delivered the game-winner with under four minutes remaining, capitalizing on a loose puck created by Mitch Marner. Adin Hill secured the win in net with 13 saves, while Barbashev reached the 20-goal mark and Marner recorded his 70th point of the season.
Pregame Interview: Jeremy Lauzon
Dan D’Uva’s pregame interview with defenseman Jeremy Lauzon ahead of the Golden Knights and Dallas Stars from American Airlines Center on March 22, 2026.
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Defeated by Predators, 4-1
The Vegas Golden Knights (31-25-14) lost to the Nashville Predators (32-28-9), 4-1, on Saturday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena.Nashville jumped out to a 1-0 lead just 20 seconds in and never looked back. Steven Stamkos scored twice, while Tyson Jost added a shorthanded goal and Ryan O’Reilly made it 4-1 before the third. Justus Annunen stopped 39 of 40 Vegas shots. Shea Theodore had the lone goal for the Golden Knights who have lost three consecutive games and have scored one goal during that span. Akira Schmid made 16 saves.
Full Game Highs: Vegas Shutout by Utah 4-0, Held Scoreless for Second Straight Home Game
The Vegas Golden Knights (31-24-14) were blanked by the Utah Mammoth (36-27-6), 4-0, on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena.Karel Vejmelka stopped all 28 shots he faced to record his second shutout of the season. Clayton Keller scored twice early in the first period, while Jack McBain added another to make it 3-0 and chase Adin Hill, who allowed three goals on three shots. Barrett Hayton had a goal and an assist, including an empty-netter late in the third.Akira Schmid made 14 saves in relief for Vegas, which has now been shut out in consecutive home games.
Full Game Highs: Vegas Blanked at Home By Buffalo, 2-0
The Vegas Golden Knights (31-23-14) were shut out, 2-0, by the Buffalo Sabres (42-20-6) on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena.Josh Doan scored Buffalo’s first goal unassisted with less than two minutes remaining in the first period. The second period remained scoreless, as did most of the third, until Josh Norris added an empty-net goal with 58 seconds left. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 27 Vegas shots for his eighth career shutout and first of the season.
Extended Pregame Interview: Bruce Cassidy
Dan D’Uva’s extended pregame interview with head coach Bruce Cassidy ahead of the Golden Knights and Buffalo Sabres from T-Mobile Arena on March 17, 2026, featuring answers not heard during the radio broadcast.
Full Game Highs: Hill, Golden Knights Shut Out Blackhawks 4-0
The Vegas Golden Knights (31-22-14) close out the season series with the Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-11) with a 4-0 shutout win on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice and Adin Hill stopped all 21 shots he faced as the Golden Knights won their second consecutive game at T-Mobile Arena. Dorofeyev opened the scoring midway through the first period with his 17th power-play goal of the season, finishing a tic-tac-toe passing play from Mitch Marner and Mark Stone. Rasmus Andersson followed three minutes later with his first goal at T-Mobile Arena, and Keegan Kolesar tipped in a Jeremy Lauzon point shot less than 30 seconds afterward to give Vegas a 3-0 lead after the opening frame. Dorofeyev added his second power-play goal in the second period to extend the lead to four, bringing his season total to 34 goals. Marner and Stone each recorded two assists, while eight different Golden Knights skaters collected points in the first period. Hill turned aside every shot he faced to earn his first shutout of the season and the seventh of his career.
Extended Pregame Interview: Bruce Cassidy
Dan D’Uva’s extended pregame interview with head coach Bruce Cassidy ahead of the Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks at T-Mobile Arena on March 14, 2026, featuring answers not heard during the radio broadcast.
Full Game Highs: Dorofeyev, Eichel Score Twice as Vegas Powers Past Penguins, 6-2
The Vegas Golden Knights (30-22-14) never trailed Thursday, separating late for a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins (32-18-15) at T-Mobile Arena.Colton Sissons opened the scoring with his 100th career goal, and Pavel Dorofeyev later added two goals, including a third-period one-timer to restore a two-goal cushion. After Pittsburgh briefly pulled within one, Mitch Marner scored on a diving finish off a give-and-go with Dorofeyev to keep momentum with Vegas. Jack Eichel extended his goal streak to three games with a third-period wrist shot, and Brayden McNabb sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Dorofeyev finished with two goals and an assist, setting a new career high in points for the season. In net, Adin Hill stopped 24 shots, including all 11 he faced in the third period.
Full Game Highs: Eichel Scores, Vegas Comes Up Short 2–1 in Dallas
The Vegas Golden Knights (29-22-14) were outlasted by the Dallas Stars (40-14-10), falling 2-1, on Tuesday evening at American Airlines Center.Following a scoreless first period, Jack Eichel tallied the first goal of the game 1:31 into the second period. Ivan Barbashev picked Wyatt Johnston’s pocket, keeping the puck in the Vegas offensive zone, where Shea Theodore picked it up and finished a drop pass to Eichel, who ripped home Vegas’ only goal. Oskar Bäck brought the Stars even midway through the middle frame before Jamie Benn gave Dallas the lead with a power-play goal four minutes later. Despite a strong push from the Golden Knights in the third period, the final frame remained scoreless, and the Stars earned the 2–1 victory.The Golden Knights have dropped three straight games in regulation and six of their last seven.
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Edged by Oilers, 4-2
The Vegas Golden Knights (29-21-14) came up short to the Edmonton Oilers (31-25-8), 4-2, on Sunday night at T-Mobile Arena.After a scoreless first period, Edmonton took the lead early in the second on a goal by Trent Frederic. Vegas tied it late in the period when Noah Hanifin’s point shot was deflected past Connor Ingram. The Oilers pulled ahead again early in the third on Vasily Podkolzin’s wrist shot, and Leon Draisaitl extended the lead at 4-on-4 midway through the frame. Jack Eichel scored shorthanded to bring Vegas within one, but Kasperi Kapanen sealed Edmonton’s 4–2 win with an empty-net goal.
Full Game Radio Highs: Golden Knights Lose to Wild, 4–2, in Return Home
The Vegas Golden Knights (29-20-14) lost, 4-2, to the Minnesota Wild (37-16-10) on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena.After a scoreless opening period, Minnesota’s Mats Zuccarello tallied the first goal of the game five minutes into the middle frame. Zach Bogosian and Michael McCarron then netted goals 18 seconds apart to give the Wild a 3-0 advantage at 8:25 in the second period. Pavel Dorofeyev put the Golden Knights on the board with a power-play goal from the side of the net two minutes into the third period, cutting the deficit to two. Jack Eichel fed the puck to Dorofeyev at the goal line before he lifted a shot into the top corner for his 30th goal of the season. Vladimir Tarasenko scored to build on Minnesota’s edge, 4-1, with 4:18 remaining in the final period. Mitch Marner responded a minute later to cut the Wild’s lead in half, 4-2, with a goal from the low slot off Dorofeyev’s centering feed. Vegas could not complete the third-period push, falling 4-2 against Minnesota.
Extended Pregame Interview: Bruce Cassidy
Dan D’Uva’s extended pregame interview with head coach Bruce Cassidy ahead of the Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena on March 5, 2026, featuring answers not heard during the radio broadcast.
Pregame Interview: Nic Dowd
Dan D’Uva’s pregame interview with the newest Golden Knight, Nic Dowd, ahead of his Vegas debut against the Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena on March 6, 2026. The Golden Knights acquired Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick (March 5).
Full Game Radio Highs: Hertl Scores OT Winner as Vegas Erases Two-Goal Third-Period Deficit in Detroit
The Vegas Golden Knights (29-19-14) closed out their five-game road trip with a 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings (35-20-7) on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.Reilly Smith opened the scoring for the Golden Knights less than two minutes into the game, but the Red Wings answered with three straight goals — including tallies 59 seconds apart from Simon Edvinsson and Alex DeBrincat — to take a 3–1 lead into the first intermission. After a scoreless second period, Ivan Barbashev began Vegas’ comeback by cutting the deficit to one before Mitch Marner tied the game five minutes later. In overtime, Tomas Hertl buried a power-play chance off a feed from Marner to secure the win. Marner finished with three points (1G, 2A), Hertl recorded a goal and an assist including the game-winner, and Rasmus Andersson added two assists for his first multi-point game with Vegas. Adin Hill stopped 23 of 26 shots, and the Golden Knights earned their 57th overtime victory since their inaugural 2017–18 season, the fifth-most in the NHL during that span.
Pregame Interview: Cole Smith
Dan D’Uva’s pregame interview with the newest Golden Knight, Cole Smith, ahead of his Vegas debut against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on March 4, 2026. The Golden Knights acquired Smith from Nashville in exchange for Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick on Tuesday night (March 3).
Full Game Highs: Vegas’ Rally from Three Goals Down Falls Short in 3-2 Loss to Buffalo
The Vegas Golden Knights (28-19-14) fell to the Buffalo Sabres (36-19-6), 3-2, on Tuesday at KeyBank Center.The Sabres jumped out to a 3-0 lead with goals from Jason Zucker, Owen Power, and Tage Thompson across the first two periods. Ivan Barbashev got Vegas on the board with a second-effort wraparound for his 18th of the season, and Pavel Dorofeyev followed just 1:37 later with a breakaway goal to cut the deficit to one. Despite the Golden Knights’ push, neither team scored in the third period, and Buffalo held on for the one-goal win.
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Shutout by Penguins, 5-0
The Vegas Golden Knights (28-18-14) were blanked by the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-15-13), 5-0, on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
Extended Pregame Interview: Bruce Cassidy
Dan D’Uva’s extended pregame interview with head coach Bruce Cassidy ahead of the Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on March 1, 2026, featuring answers not heard during the radio broadcast.
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Score Twice in Third Period but Fall 3-2 in Washington
The Vegas Golden Knights (28-17-14) couldn’t complete the third period comeback in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals (31-23-7) on Friday night at Capital One Arena.Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice early in the second period and Jakob Chychrun added another to give Washington a 3-0 lead. Braeden Bowman and Tomas Hertl responded in the third to cut the deficit to one, with Hertl’s power-play goal marking his 600th career point and Mitch Marner collecting his 800th career point on the assist. Despite the late push, Vegas couldn’t find the equalizer as the Capitals held on for the win.
Joint Pregame Interview: Jack Eichel & Noah Hanifin
Dan D’Uva's special joint pregame interview with U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin ahead of their return to NHL action. The two reflect on the emotions of riding to the gold medal game, the brotherhood built through USA Hockey, and what was going through their minds while hearing “The Star-Spangled Banner” after clinching gold. They share what winning on the international stage taught them about sacrifice, team defense, and complete buy-in — lessons they now carry back to the Golden Knights’ locker room. The longtime Massachusetts teammates also discuss their full-circle journey from youth hockey to Olympic champions, and how they’re shifting their focus back to the NHL grind as Vegas visits the Capitals at Capital One Arena.Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
Full Game Highs: Golden Knights Score Five in Third, Down Kings 6-4
The Vegas Golden Knights (28-16-14) rallied with a five-goal third period to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (23-20-14) 6-4 at Crypto.com Arena, extending their winning streak to three games. Pavel Dorofeyev led the way with two goals, while Colton Sissons, Brandon Saad, and Reilly Smith scored three times in a 4:14 span midway through the third to swing the game. Ivan Barbashev sealed the win with an empty-net goal, and Adin Hill made 15 saves. The outburst tied a franchise record for most goals in a single period. Vegas earned the victory despite missing several key players following the Olympic break.For Los Angeles, Quinton Byfield scored twice and Adrian Kempe added a goal and an assist, but the Kings dropped their fourth straight game. Artemi Panarin recorded two assists in his team debut after being acquired from the New York Rangers earlier this month, playing his first game since Jan. 26. Anton Forsberg made 19 saves in the loss
Full Game Highs: Vegas Pots Four First Period Goals, Cruises to 4-1 Win in Final Game Before Olympic Break
The Vegas Golden Knights (27-16-14) scored four goals in the first period on their way to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings (23-19-14) on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. Mark Stone led the way with a dominant first period, tallying a goal and two assists to record three points in a single period for a franchise-record fifth time. Stone also became the first player in Golden Knights history to reach 100 multi-point games. Jack Eichel added a goal and an assist for his ninth multi-point performance in the past calendar month, while also becoming the fastest player in franchise history to reach 200 assists (291 GP).Adin Hill earned his 100th career NHL win with a strong performance in net, stopping 32 of 33 shots. Mitch Marner and Ivan Barbashev each extended their point streaks to five games, both totaling six points (4G, 2A) over that span. Pavel Dorofeyev and Stone also continued their scoring surge, each netting their 11th goal since the start of 2026, tied for the second-most goals in the NHL during that stretch.
Extended Pregame Interview: Bruce Cassidy
Dan D’Uva’s extended pregame interview with head coach Bruce Cassidy ahead of the Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena on Feb. 5, 2026, featuring answers not heard during the radio broadcast.
Full Game Highs: Vegas Snaps Five-Game Skid with 5-2 Win over Canucks
The Vegas Golden Knights (26-16-14) earned the 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks (18-33-6) on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena.Ivan Barbashev continued his strong stretch, extending his goal streak to a career-best four games with the game-winning goal. Jack Eichel posted his 21st multi-point performance of the season and pushed his point streak to three games. In net, Akira Schmid stopped 21 of 23 shots for a .913 save percentage, highlighted by a full-extension glove save in the second period.In franchise milestones, Mark Stone became just the second Golden Knight to record 50 multi-assist games, trailing only Shea Theodore (53). Eichel also logged his ninth 20-goal season, making him the eighth active American player to reach that mark. Pavel Dorofeyev became the second-fastest Golden Knight to score 80 goals (205 games), behind only Eichel (186). Additionally, Kai Uchacz made his NHL debut, becoming the third Golden Knight to do so this season, joining Carl Lindbom and Braeden Bowman.
Extended Pregame Interview: Bruce Cassidy
Dan D’Uva’s extended pregame interview with head coach Bruce Cassidy ahead of the Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks at T-Mobile Arena on Feb. 4, 2026, featuring answers not heard during the radio broadcast.