Thompson makes 37 saves as Golden Knights beat Flames 3-2
March 24, 2023 GMTCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Logan Thompson’s triumphant return for Vegas was overshadowed by another injury.
Before he departed with just over six minutes to go, Thompson made 37 saves as the surging Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Thursday night.
Quick goes to Vegas; Bruins get Bertuzzi before NHL deadline
March 3, 2023 GMTJonathan Quick is on the move again, back to the Pacific Division to solve the Vegas Golden Knights' latest goaltending quandary.
Vegas acquired Quick from Columbus on Thursday, less than 36 hours after the Los Angeles Kings traded the two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender and 2014 playoff MVP to the Blue Jackets.
Vegas goalie Logan Thompson week to week with injury
February 11, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson is week to week with a lower-body injury, the club announced Saturday.
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.
Hamilton scores twice, Devils defeat Vegas 3-2 in OT
January 25, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Overtime is becoming the norm for the New Jersey Devils and nobody is enjoying it more lately than Dougie Hamilton.
Hamilton scored late to tie the game and netted a power-play goal with 1:06 left in overtime to lead the Devils to a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.
Draisaitl scores 2 as Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-3
January 15, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Leon Draisaitl is heating up, and so are the Edmonton Oilers.
He scored two goals Saturday night to help the Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3, giving Draisaitl four goals in three games — all Edmonton wins.
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.
Henrique helps Ducks knock off Golden Knights 3-2 in SO
December 29, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Henrique had two goals, John Gibson made 49 saves in his return after missing five games because of a lower-body injury and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday night.
Arvidsson, Danault power Kings past Golden Knights, 4-2
December 28, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillip Danault and Viktor Arvidsson each had a goal and two assists, Pheonix Copley made 21 saves to win his fifth straight start and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Smith scores twice, Golden Knights top Blackhawks 4-1
December 16, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Reilly Smith scored twice and rookie Logan Thompson made 23 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Smith got his fourth short-handed goal of the season in the second period while the last-place Blackhawks were using five forwards on their top power-play unit.
Former B’s coach Cassidy wins; Boston’s home streak ends
December 6, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights made former Boston coach Bruce Cassidy’s return a success on Reilly Smith’s score in the fifth round of the shootout, beating the Bruins 4-3 to end their NHL-record for home victories to open a season at 14 games on Monday night.
Guentzel, Kapanen fuel rally as Penguins slip by Vegas 4-3
December 2, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have no idea how long they'll have to play without Kris Letang. They may have landed on a formula on how to get by without their star defenseman while he recovers from a stroke during a 4-3 comeback victory over Vegas on Thursday night.
Cotter scores in shootout to lift Vegas past Columbus 3-2
November 29, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Paul Cotter scored in his first-ever shootout attempt and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Monday night to stop a two-game skid.
The shootout went four sudden-death rounds after each team scored once — Gustav Nyqvist for Columbus and Jonathan Marchessault for Vegas — in the first three rounds.
Canucks hand Vegas second straight home loss with 5-1 win
November 27, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — JT Miller had a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Saturday night.
Vancouver won its second straight on a three-game trip that ends Sunday in San Jose.
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 halt 2-game skid with 4-1 win over Coyotes
November 18, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 on Thursday night.
William Carrier, Mark Stone and Reilly Smith also scored to help Vegas halt a two-game skid.
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.
Golden Knights jump out to big lead, hold off Senators 5-4
November 4, 2022 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Mark Stone had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights jumped to a big lead and held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 Thursday night for their sixth straight win.
Reilly Smith, Zach Whitecloud, Chandler Stephenson and William Carrier also scored for Vegas, which led 5-1 midway through the second period.
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.
Golden Knights beat Ducks 4-0 in Nevada Day matinee
October 29, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — William Karlsson had a goal and an assist, Logan Thompson made 29 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 in a Friday matinee commemorating Nevada Day.
Thompson had his second shutout of the season and third overall to help Western Conference-leading Vegas improve to 7-2-0.
Kessel ties NHL ironman record, Vegas tops Maple Leafs 3-1
October 25, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Phil Kessel matched the NHL record for consecutive games played, Chandler Stephenson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Monday night.
Nichushkin scores winner, Avalanche beat Golden Knights 3-2
October 23, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin’s third-period goal held up as the winner for the Colorado Avalanche in a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.
Shortly after Nichushkin pushed Colorado’s lead to two goals, Vegas’ Chandler Stephenson cut the deficit to one.
Backlund breaks late tie, Flames beat Golden Knights 3-2
October 19, 2022 GMTCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund broke a tie with 4:29 left in the Calgary Flames' 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.
Elias Lindholm and Tyler Toffoli also scored and Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves to help the Flames improve to 3-0 and drop Vegas to 3-1.
Crosby leads Penguins to 6-2 win over Coyotes
October 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
Jake Guentzel, Jason Zucker and Bryan Rust each had a goal and an assist, and Evgeni Malkin and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for Pittsburgh.
Paul Cotter scores, Golden Knights beat Blackhawks 1-0
October 14, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Paul Cotter scored and Logan Thompson stopped 27 shots in the Vegas Golden Knights' 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 Thursday night.
The victory marked the fourth time in Vegas’ first six seasons in the NHL it opened 2-0-0, while Chicago (0-2-0) has now lost its first two games in four straight seasons.
Vegas goalie Robin Lehner to undergo season-ending surgery
April 25, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — After initially denying reports about Robin Lehner undergoing season-ending surgery and the goaltender dressing as the Vegas Golden Knights backup, the team said he will have a shoulder operation after all.
Golden Knights head into final stretch with goalie questions
April 24, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — With four games left in the regular season and the Vegas Golden Knights locked in a down-to-the-wire playoff push, the last thing they need is another goalie controversy.
But after starting goaltender Robin Lehner missed practices Friday and Saturday, the team said he was taking maintenance days and coach Peter DeBoer denied any knowledge of his veteran netminder agreeing to season-ending surgery.
Theodore lifts Golden Knights past Capitals 4-3 in OT
April 21, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Shea Theodore scored 2:09 into overtime to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Alec Martinez, Evgenii Dadonov and Chandler Stephenson scored for the Golden Knights in regulation.
Mike Smith makes 39 saves, Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-0
April 17, 2022 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Mike Smith made 39 saves for his second consecutive shutout and 44th overall and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Saturday.
Edmonton moved six points ahead of Los Angeles for second place in the Pacific Division — and seven points clear of Vegas.
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.
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.
Vegas visits Seattle following shutout win
March 31, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (37-28-4, fourth in the Pacific) vs. Seattle Kraken (21-40-6, eighth in the Pacific)
Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Vegas visits Seattle after the Golden Knights shut out Seattle 3-0.
Thompson posts shutout, Golden Knights top Kraken 3-0
March 31, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Shea Theodore scored in the second period just moments after stepping out of the penalty box and goalie Logan Thompson made 23 saves for his first career shutout, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night.
Dadonov scores in ‘return’ as Vegas routs Predators 6-1
March 25, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Evgenii Dadonov had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Nashville Predators 6-1 on Thursday night in a game that included a frightening injury.
Golden Knights forward Brett Howden was wheeled off the ice on a stretcher after going headfirst into the boards near the Vegas bench.
Thompson shines in goal as Golden Knights top Kings 5-1
March 20, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Logan Thompson stopped a career-high 37 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Saturday.
Thompson, last season’s American Hockey League goalie of the year for Vegas’ affiliate in nearby Henderson, earned his second straight win.
Golden Knights beat Panthers 5-3 to snap five-game skid
March 18, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Evgenii Dadonov scored twice, Nic Roy got the game-winner in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Thursday night.
Brett Howden and William Karlsson each added a goal for the Golden Knights.
Winnipeg dominates in 7-3 win, Vegas loses 5th straight
March 16, 2022 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor extended his goal-scoring streak to five games, and the Winnipeg Jets downed the Vegas Golden Knights 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Connor added a pair of assists to go with his 38th goal of the season.