Eichel’s hat trick leads Golden Knights past Columbus 7-2
March 20, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights needed to respond to a five-goal loss just three nights earlier, and Jack Eichel made sure they did it emphatically.
Eichel scored three goals Sunday, and the Golden Knights used a four-goal second period take control and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2.
Golden Knights host the Canadiens after shootout victory
March 4, 2023 GMTMontreal Canadiens (26-31-4, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (36-19-6, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Montreal Canadiens after the Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in a shootout.
Theodore scores in SO, Golden Knights beat Devils 4-3
March 4, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Shea Theodore scored in the fourth round of a shootout to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.
Jonathan Marchessault had two goals and an assist, and Jack Eichel also scored for Western Conference-leading Vegas, which won for the eighth time in 11 games (8-1-2).
Aho, Gostisbehere lead Hurricanes to 6-1 win over Coyotes
March 4, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored twice, Shayne Gostisbehere had a power-play goal against his former team and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-1 on Friday night.
Paul Stastny, Jaccob Slavin and Martin Necas also scored for Carolina.
Devils take win streak into game against the Golden Knights
March 2, 2023 GMTNew Jersey Devils (39-15-5, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (35-19-6, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights host the Hurricanes
February 28, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (39-11-8, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes take on the top-ranked team in the Pacific Division, the Vegas Golden Knights.
Avalanche look to keep win streak going, host the Golden Knights
February 26, 2023 GMTVegas Golden Knights (35-18-5, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (32-19-5, second in the Central Division)
Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche aim to keep a five-game win streak going when they host the Vegas Golden Knights.
Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 in SO in match of West leaders
February 26, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz got the Dallas Stars to extra time Saturday night.
Then after a scoreless overtime, they both scored in the shootout to lift the Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in a potential Western Conference final preview.
Golden Knights rally from 2 down in 3rd to beat Flames in OT
February 24, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights had plenty going against them Thursday night, getting badly outshot in the first period and trailing by two goals in the third.
Then they turned it around, scoring twice to force overtime before Alex Pietrangelo knocked in a rebound 42 seconds into the extra period to defeat the Calgary Flames 4-3.
Flames face the Western Conference-leading Golden Knights
February 23, 2023 GMTCalgary Flames (26-20-11, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (34-18-5, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Golden Knights -145, Flames +123; over/under is 6.5
Carrier’s late goal gives Golden Knights 2-1 win over Sharks
February 17, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Thanks to Chandler Stephenson's pinpoint pass, William Carrier had a wide-open net — which oddly caused a moment of panic.
He had similar chances thwarted this season, but made sure this wouldn't be one of them, punching in the goal with 17.7 seconds left Thursday to give Vegas a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks and extend the Golden Knights' winning streak to four games.
Olympics in 2018 showed glimpses of future NHL stars
February 16, 2023 GMTConnor McDavid could not team up with Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon for Canada.
Golden Knights score 5 goals in 3rd period, beat Ducks 7-2
February 12, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas stumbled into the All-Star break with one victory in eight games, but since then, the Golden Knights are on fire with three blowout wins in a row.
The latest occurred Sunday with a 7-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in which seven Vegas players had two points.
Eichel leads Vegas in 4-goal 2nd period to beat Wild 5-1
February 10, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist for Vegas to hasten a mid-game meltdown by Minnesota, and the Golden Knights cruised past the sputtering Wild 5-1 on Thursday night.
Barzal scores in OT, Islanders beat Golden Knights 2-1
January 29, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mathew Barzal scored in overtime and Semyon Varlamov made a season-high 44 saves to help the New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.
Red Wings snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Golden Knights
January 20, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Detroit's defense did its part Thursday night, forcing Vegas to shoot from the point and the wall.
Then goalie Ville Husso did the rest, making 33 saves as the Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the scuffling Golden Knights.
Detroit brings losing streak into matchup with Vegas
January 18, 2023 GMTDetroit Red Wings (18-17-7, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (28-15-2, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings come into the matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights after losing three games in a row.
Eichel shines in Knights return in 5-2 win over Penguins
January 6, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists in his return from a lower-body injury and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Thursday night.
Vegas leads the Western Conference and is tied for second in the NHL at its midway point of the season.
Roy scores twice, Knights hold off banged-up Avalanche 3-2
January 3, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nicolas Roy scored twice in the second period, Mark Stone extended his road point streak to a franchise-record eight games and the Vegas Golden Knights held off the banged-up Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday night.
Pacific Division-leading Vegas plays Nashville
December 31, 2022 GMTNashville Predators (15-14-5, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-2, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Golden Knights -162, Predators +137; over/under is 6
Golden Knights aim to end home skid in game against the Coyotes
December 20, 2022 GMTArizona Coyotes (10-15-4, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (22-10-1, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Arizona Coyotes looking to end a three-game home losing streak.
Golden Knights leading scorer Jack Eichel placed on IR
December 12, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights leading scorer Jack Eichel was placed on injured reserve because of a lower-body injury, the club confirmed Monday.
The designation means Eichel must miss at least seven days dating back to when he couldn't physically play.
Bruins take on the Golden Knights following Frederic’s 2-goal performance
December 4, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (18-7-1, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (20-3-0, first in the Atlantic Division)
Boston; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Vegas Golden Knights after Trent Frederic scored two goals in the Bruins' 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Eichel, Kessel lead Golden Knights past Red Wings, 4-1
December 4, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jack Eichel scored just over a minute into the game and the Vegas Golden Knights never relinquished the lead as they beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday night.
Phil Kessel had a goal and an assist, while Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith also scored for Vegas, which won for the second time in five games.
Detroit plays Vegas following Sundqvist’s 2-goal game
December 2, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (17-7-1, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (11-6-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the Vegas Golden Knights after Oskar Sundqvist's two-goal game against the Buffalo Sabres in the Red Wings' 5-4 shootout loss.
Golden Knights in action against the Penguins following shootout victory
November 30, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (13-4-0, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Golden Knights took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in a shootout.
Blue Jackets host the Western Conference-leading Golden Knights
November 27, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (13-4-0, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (5-9-1, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights face the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jack Eichel thankful to be having fun on the ice once again
November 24, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel is finally having fun playing hockey again, and he couldn’t be any more thankful.
A little more than a year after having an artificial disk replacement procedure on his neck, he’s at the top of his game and loves his new home with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Kraken take win streak into game against the Golden Knights
November 24, 2022 GMTSeattle Kraken (8-5-3, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (13-4-0, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken will attempt to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Vegas Golden Knights.
Carrier scores nifty goal, Golden Knights beat Senators 4-1
November 24, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — William Carrier scored his third goal in two games and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Mark Stone, William Karlsson and Jack Eichel also scored for the Golden Knights.
Carrier, Pietrangelo rally Golden Knights past Canucks 5-4
November 22, 2022 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied past the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Monday night.
Golden Knights host the Senators after Carrier’s 2-goal game
November 22, 2022 GMTOttawa Senators (5-9-1, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (13-4-0, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Ottawa Senators after William Carrier scored two goals in the Golden Knights' 5-4 win against the Vancouver Canucks.
Oilers take on the Golden Knights, look to break home losing streak
November 18, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (13-4-0, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (9-7-0, fourth in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers are looking to break their three-game home slide with a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Western Conference-leading Vegas hosts Arizona
November 16, 2022 GMTArizona Coyotes (6-8-1, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (13-3-0, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes visit the Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights.
Golden Knights host the Blues after Eichel’s hat trick
November 11, 2022 GMTSt. Louis Blues (3-8-0, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (13-2-0, first in the Pacific Division)
Eichel nets 3 back in Buffalo as Vegas wins 9th straight
November 11, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel welcomed the boos in Buffalo this time by scoring three third-period goals and adding an assist in his second game against his former team as the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Sabres 7-4 on Thursday night for their ninth consecutive victory.
Golden Knights’ Eichel quiets crowd in 2nd visit to Buffalo
November 11, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Long after the chorus of boos subsided in a Sabres arena Jack Eichel spent six seasons calling home, the smiling Golden Knights forward emerged from the Zamboni entrance and headed into the stands, where he was greeted by cheers and hugs.
Eichel scores 3 in return to Buffalo, Vegas wins 9th in row
November 11, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel welcomed the boos in Buffalo this time by scoring three third-period goals and adding an assist in his second game against his former team as the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Sabres 7-4 on Thursday night.
Smith’s second goal lifts Vegas past Toronto in OT
November 9, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Reilly Smith scored his second goal of the game 23 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 Tuesday night for their eighth straight win.
Jack Eichel and Nicolas Roy also scored for Vegas, which has won 12 of 14 this season.
Golden Knights beat Maple Leafs 4-3 in OT, win 8th straight
November 9, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Reilly Smith scored his second goal of the game 23 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 Tuesday night for their eighth straight win.
Jack Eichel and Nicolas Roy also scored for Vegas, which has won 12 of 14 this season.
Ottawa brings losing streak into matchup with Vegas
November 2, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (9-2-0, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (4-5-0, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators take on the Vegas Golden Knights after losing three in a row.
Theodore scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Capitals 3-2
November 2, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Shea Theodore scored at 1:35 of overtime to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
William Carrier and Jack Eichel also scored for the Golden Knights, who extended their winning streak to five games.
Eichel leads the way in NHL for disk replacement surgeries
October 31, 2022 GMTJack Eichel argued and argued with his former team, and even with the league, for the right to undergo neck surgery that had never before been performed on an NHL player.
The procedure Eichel wanted — the one he expected to get him back on the ice in a fraction of the time over the more-accepted standard of fusion surgery — is called artificial disk replacement and he eventually got it.
Jack Eichel scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Jets 2-1
October 31, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored with seven seconds left in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday night to improve to 8-2-0.
With the victory, the Golden Knights are tied with Boston for an NHL-high 16 points as they head out for their first extended road trip of the season.
Golden Knights host the Avalanche after Eichel’s 2-goal game
October 22, 2022 GMTColorado Avalanche (2-1-1, second in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (4-1-0, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -111, Avalanche -109; over/under is 6.5
Jack Eichel scores twice, Golden Knights top Winnipeg 5-2
October 21, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice, Adin Hill made 26 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night.
Eichel had his third multi-goal game in 39 contests since joining Vegas last season.
Mark Stone’s last-minute goal sends Vegas past Kings 4-3
October 12, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Stone scored the tiebreaking goal with 24.9 seconds to play, and the Vegas Golden Knights punctuated coach Bruce Cassidy's debut with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Golden Knights eye return to postseason under Bruce Cassidy
September 28, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — One year after missing the playoffs for the first time in the franchise’s existence, the Vegas Golden Knights are eyeing a return with their third coach in six seasons.
Bruce Cassidy replaced Peter DeBoer after both were fired from their respective jobs after last season.
Sabres reward GM Kevyn Adams with contract extension
September 21, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Though his rebuilding job is far from complete, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams signed a contract extension on Wednesday, an indication that ownership believes he has the franchise pointed in the right direction.
Monday Sports in Brief
May 17, 2022 GMTNHL
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights fired coach Peter DeBoer on Monday in the aftermath of missing the playoffs for the first time in their five-year franchise history.
General manager Kelly McCrimmon made the announcement and thanked DeBoer for his work with the organization, but also said the team was looking for a fresh voice roughly four months before training camp opens.
Eichel’s 3-point game sparks Vegas to 7-4 win over Blues
April 30, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Eichel had two goals and an assist, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
“It’s always good to win hockey games,” Eichel said.
Eichel takes positives from short time with Golden Knights
April 25, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel came to Las Vegas to get back on the ice and get into the playoffs.
Eichel's desire to reach the playoffs for the first time in his seven-year career hasn't been fulfilled, though the Golden Knights are mathematically still alive entering the final week of the season.
Logan Thompson makes 35 saves, Golden Knights top Flames 6-1
April 15, 2022 GMTCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Calgary native Logan Thompson made his first career start in his hometown and helped the Vegas Golden Knights earn a crucial 6-1 victory over the Flames on Thursday night.
The 25-year-old Thompson made 35 saves, and the Golden Knights remained in the hunt for a playoff berth with seven regular-season games remaining in their season.
Vegas stays in playoff hunt with 6-1 win over Arizona
April 10, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Brayden McNabb scored a goal and assisted on two others and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-1 on Saturday night.
With the win, the Knights moved within two points of third-place Los Angeles in the Pacific Division.
Jack Eichel nets a pair as Golden Knights sink Kraken 5-2
April 2, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Jack Eichel getting hot and continued solid play in net from Logan Thompson could be the perfect combination for the Vegas Golden Knights in their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Olofsson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over Preds
April 2, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres rookie forward Peyton Krebs was accustomed to playing in front of loud and raucous crowds during his brief stint with the Vegas Golden Knights.
It wasn’t until Friday, some five months after being traded to Buffalo, when Krebs experienced the electric jolt the Sabres’ fanbase can bring during the team’s first sellout of the season.
Dadonov scores in OT to lift Vegas past Chicago 5-4
March 26, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Evgenii Dadonov scored in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 Saturday.
The Golden Knights trailed 3-0 entering the third but got goals from Chandler Stephenson, William Karlsson, Jack Eichel and Alex Pietrangelo.
Vegas takes on Florida on 5-game skid
March 16, 2022 GMTFlorida Panthers (41-13-6, first in the Atlantic) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (32-26-4, fourth in the Pacific)
Las Vegas; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Vegas is looking to end its five-game skid with a victory against Florida.
Sabres beat Golden Knights 3-1 in Eichel’s return to Buffalo
March 11, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch provided a glimpse of a brighter post-Jack Eichel future on a night Sabres fans booed the team’s former captain in his first appearance back in Buffalo since being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Golden Knights Eichel’s anxieties ease in return to Buffalo
March 9, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Whatever butterflies Jack Eichel felt during his first visit back to Buffalo gradually dissipated as the Vegas Golden Knights' practice came to a close on Wednesday.
Completing the final team drill at one end of the ice, Eichel skated to the empty end and began snapping pucks into the open net from various angles when a smile emerged on his face.
Philadelphia hosts Vegas after Atkinson’s 2-goal game
March 7, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (32-21-4, third in the Pacific) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (17-28-10, eighth in the Metropolitan)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit Philadelphia after Cam Atkinson scored two goals in the Flyers' 4-3 victory over the Blackhawks.
Eichel scores with 5.2 seconds left, Vegas tops Ottawa, 2-1
March 7, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored a power-play goal with 5.2 seconds remaining to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.
Vegas faces San Jose, aims to break home skid
February 28, 2022 GMTSan Jose Sharks (24-23-6, seventh in the Pacific) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (29-20-4, third in the Pacific)
Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Vegas plays San Jose looking to break its three-game home slide.
Eichel’s 1st Vegas goal leads Knights past Sharks 4-1
February 21, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Eichel scored his first goal since joining Vegas and the Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks for the 10th straight time with a 4-1 win Sunday night.
Eichel’s goal came in his third game back from artificial disk replacement surgery on his neck in November as he finished off a nifty give-and-go with Chandler Stephenson.
Eichel to make debut for Golden Knights on Wednesday
February 15, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel will make his debut with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, playing for the first time since being acquired from Buffalo and since he became the first NHL player to undergo artificial disk replacement surgery on his neck in November.
Vegas’ Eichel back on ice for first time since neck surgery
January 12, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel finally skated with the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time since being acquired from Buffalo and becoming the first NHL player to undergo artificial disk replacement surgery on his neck in November.
Sabres focused on looking ahead with Eichel now in the past
November 17, 2021 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres had just completed a pregame meeting and veteran forward Kyle Okposo was struck by what he noticed once the coaches left the room.
Rather than head their separate ways, most players stuck around to chat.
Cotter, Rondbjerg net 1st NHL goals as Vegas tops Wild 3-2
November 12, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jonas Rondbjerg each scored his first NHL goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday night.
Golden Knights top Kraken 4-2 for 6th victory in 8 games
November 10, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Shea Theodore and Reilly Smith scored 46 seconds apart early in the third period to lift the Vegas Golden Knights over the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Tuesday night.
It was the second meeting of the NHL’s two newest franchises.
Eichel ready for surgery, recovery expected to take 3 months
November 8, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Forward Jack Eichel said Monday he is relieved the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Buffalo Sabres to the Vegas Golden Knights is behind him and he is looking forward to being on the ice with his new team, even though it may take about three months.
Golden Knights’ acquisition of Eichel brings more questions
November 5, 2021 GMTJack Eichel gives the Vegas Golden Knights the elite center they hope is the final piece of their Stanley Cup puzzle.
Whenever he's back on the ice.
Eichel's saga shifting to Vegas after the much-anticipated trade from Buffalo also brings questions to his new team.
Eberle nets Kraken’s 1st hat trick, Seattle tops Buffalo 5-2
November 5, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle provided the big momentum swing for the Seattle Kraken when he scored seconds after the Buffalo Sabres took the lead in the second period.
Eberle has Seattle’s first hat trick, Kraken beat Sabres 5-2
November 5, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored three goals in a 9:41 span in the second and third periods for the first hat trick in Seattle franchise history and the expansion Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night.
Marchessault scores twice, Golden Knights beat Senators 5-1
November 5, 2021 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Thursday night to cap a busy day.
In the morning, Vegas acquired injured forward Jack Eichel in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres.
Sabres end 8-month stalemate by trading Jack Eichel to Vegas
November 4, 2021 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel lost nearly an entire season of his NHL career due to a stalemate over how to treat a neck injury. The deposed and now former Buffalo Sabres captain has finally gained some clarity — and control — over his future.
Sabres, minus Eichel, open season with 5-1 rout of Canadiens
October 15, 2021 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — At 40 and opening his 19th NHL season, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson has been around long enough to realize it’s not about what star players a team might be missing, or how inexperienced the roster.
All eyes on Eichel and ongoing stalemate with Sabres
October 9, 2021 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel has switched agents, been stripped of his captaincy and likely played his final game for the Buffalo Sabres.
Eichel's future, however, remains in limbo due to a stalemate over how to treat a herniated disk that has sidelined him since March.
Offseason of dysfunction has Sabres seeking a fresh start
September 28, 2021 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel, now stripped of his captaincy, has likely played his final game for the Sabres because of a rift with the team over how to treat a herniated disk. Forward Sam Reinhart and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen got their wish to escape Buffalo after being traded in July.
Sabres’ Jack Eichel fails physical, stripped of captaincy
September 23, 2021 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel was stripped of his captaincy by the Sabres on Thursday, raising further questions about his future in Buffalo due to a widening rift over how to treat a neck injury that has sidelined the center for six months.