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NHL playoffs 2018: Winnipeg native Ryan Reaves embraces jeers, stuns doubters as Golden Knights down Jets

In his hometown, Ryan Reaves sent the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final.

Alec Gearty

Stunned hockey world reacts to Golden Knights reaching Stanley Cup Final

The expansion Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final, continuing to exceed expectations — and defy all logic. Social media reacted accordingly.

Alec Gearty

NHL playoffs 2018: Golden Knights eliminate Jets, advance to Stanley Cup Final

The expansion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season.

Jim Cerny

NHL Playoffs 2018: Winnipeg whiteout extends to food choices

Bell MTS Place has five whiteout-themed items on its menu for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

John Arlia

Golden Knights' top line pushes Winnipeg to brink of elimination

Winnipeg trails for the first time of the 2018 playoffs. The Jets hope to leave Las Vegas with the series tied up at 2, but the Vegas Golden Knights have other plans. Sporting News will provide updates of Game 4.

Alec Gearty

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Tyler Myers, Paul Maurice critical of officiating in loss to Golden Knights

Winnipeg defenseman Tyler Myers and coach Paul Maurice were frustrated with what was and wasn't called during Game 4 in Las Vegas.

Alec Gearty

Conn Smythe power rankings: Top 10 candidates for NHL's playoff MVP so far

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top 10 candidates through the conference finals.

Brandon Schlager

Marchessault scores twice, Golden Knights win second straight game to take series lead

Marc-Andre Fleury leads on the defensive side, James Neal and Jonathan Marchessault on offense; the Golden Knights' stars step up in a huge way as Vegas wins in Game 3.

Alec Gearty

NHL playoffs 2018: Marc-Andre Fleury enjoys playoff reputation revival for Golden Knights

Marc-Andre Fleury has overcome a checkered past in the Stanley Cup playoffs to lead the Golden Knights into the Western Conference finals, and he's doing it at historic levels.

Andrew Hirsh

NHL playoffs 2018: Marchessault helps Golden Knights flip script, take Game 2 over Jets

Jonathan Marchessault scored twice to help the Vegas Golden Knights take home-ice advantage with a 3-1 win in Game 2 over the Winnipeg Jets.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Tomas Tatar makes most of opportunity in Golden Knights' Game 2 win

Tomas Tatar made his first appearance since May 2 in Game 2 and scored a goal in the Golden Knights' 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets find formula to solve Marc-Andre Fleury, Vegas in Game 1 win

The Jets jumped on Marc-Andre Fleury with three goals on the first five shots of Game 1 and snuffed out the Golden Knights' high-flying attack late to take Game 1 with ease.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' challenge stirs up goalie interference debate in Game 1

Joel Armia's first-period goal was allowed to count after video review deemed the Jets forward did not interfere with Vegas goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.

John Arlia

Jets vs. Golden Knights: Predictions, odds, schedule for Western Conference finals

Everything to know about the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference finals for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.

Brandon Schlager

Already toast of hockey, Golden Knights' success story deserves wider audience

The Golden Knights, an ultimate sports underdog story, are four wins away from playing for the Stanley Cup. For whatever reason, the magnitude of what Vegas has accomplished has not fully registered.

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: Golden Knights' Nate Schmidt awarded goal after unusual replay review

Nate Schmidt's second-period goal stood after an unusual review process.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Sharks' Kane played with separated shoulder, MCL injury

After the Sharks' postseason came to an end, Evander Kane revealed he was playing through various injuries.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Golden Knights survive Sharks' late rally, take 3-2 series lead

San Jose scored three unanswered goals in the third period but Vegas prevailed with a 5-3 victory Friday night.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: William Karlsson plays OT hero as Golden Knights edge Sharks

Karlsson scored 8:17 into overtime to give Vegas a 4-3 win in Game 3.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: William Karlsson sets up Golden Knights goal with beautiful touch pass

William Karlsson proved once again that he's more than just a goalscorer.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Golden Knights taste defeat in 2 OTs after debatable calls go other way

The Golden Knights thought they'd extended their perfect start to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Logan Couture's goal in double overtime instead handed Vegas its first loss.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Golden Knights vs. Sharks second-round series

Everything to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

Auston Matthews tops Sidney Crosby in 2017-18 jersey sales

Auston Matthews topped the charts with the NHL's best selling jersey this season.

Evan Sporer

Shea Theodore quickly, quietly becoming Golden Knights' go-to defenseman

True to the Golden Knights' out-of-nowhere theme, Shea Theodore has quietly developed from the AHL into a crucial part of Vegas’ present and future.

Andrew Hirsh

NHL playoffs 2018: Erik Haula plays hero in Golden Knights' first marathon overtime win

The Golden Knights have won their first two playoff games in franchise history, the latest a double-overtime thriller to go up 2-0 in the first-round series against the Kings.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Kings' Drew Doughty suspended one game for illegal hit on William Carrier

The Kings veteran defenseman will miss Game Two of his team's playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights after being suspended by the NHL.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Golden Knights vs. Kings first-round series

Everything to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: How far can Golden Knights extend dream season in 2018 playoffs?

Early first-round exit? Second round? Conference finals? The Golden Knights keep surprising everyone, but how realistic are the chances they'll win the Stanley Cup?

Rob Mixer

Golden Knights' William Karlsson goes between legs for goal of the year candidate

William Karlsson scored perhaps the goal of the year on Saturday to help the Golden Knights clinch the Pacific Division in their inaugural season.

Evan Sporer

Golden Knights clinch playoff berth in first season

The Vegas Golden Knights continued their fairy tale season by clinching a playoff spot after a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.

Rudi Schuller

Sharks vs. Golden Knights: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

In what would be an historic feat, the Vegas Golden Knights can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday by beating the division rival San Jose Sharks.

Brandon Schlager

Golden Knights' Karlsson scores hat trick to dent Flames' wild card hopes

Karlsson scored all three of his goals in the second period of Vegas' 4-0 win Sunday.

John Arlia

NHL Mixed Bag: Predicting the Eastern Conference's compelling wild-card race

Three teams for two spots, and two of them don’t seem to want to lose. The Eastern Conference’s wild-card race is ridiculously compelling.

Rob Mixer

Golden Knights' Marc-Andre Fleury records 400th career win

Fleury made 38 saves in Vegas' 3-2 win over Philadelphia on Monday.

John Arlia

Sens' Burrows scores game-winner against Vegas in return from 10-game suspension

Alex Burrows scored his first goal since Nov. 4 in Ottawa's 5-4 win Friday night.

John Arlia

NHL Rumor Roundup: What's next for Erik Karlsson and the Senators?

The Senators and superstar captain Erik Karlsson are on shaky terms after a tumultuous trade deadline. Can they mend the relationship before summertime?

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade deadline: Golden Knights nearly pulled off Erik Karlsson trade, report says

While the Golden Knights have stunned the hockey world with their expansion success, they almost had their most surprising moment in the final minutes before the trade deadline.

Evan Sporer

NHL trade rumors: Deadline date, top targets, latest news as trade talks heat up

There isn't enough time in a day to stay current on all the NHL trade rumors before Monday's deadline. Sporting News will keep you informed on all the news and rumblings.

Brandon Schlager

Derick Brassard's trades from Ottawa to Vegas then Pittsburgh, decoded

Derick Brassard, one of the most coveted players at this year's NHL trade deadline, is a Pittsburgh Penguin. How did it happen? That's a long (and complicated) story.

Brandon Schlager

NHL trade deadline primer: Western Conference rumors, team needs, top targets

A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.

Evan Sporer

Georges Laraque criticizes former team, says Oilers players need 'heart transplants'

Laraque was drafted by Edmonton in 1995 and spent his first eight NHL seasons with the Oilers.

John Arlia

NHL Rumor Roundup: Senators set the market with more trades possible

Tuesday's trade of veteran Dion Phaneuf to the Kings likely was just the beginning for the Senators, whose phone lines are busy ahead of the Feb. 26 deadline.

Lyle Richardson

Sharks DeBoer on hit that injured Ward: 'I'm just speechless'

The Sharks lost Joel Ward to what sounds like could be a serious injury Thursday night, and head coach Peter DeBoer is not happy the play he was injured on went unpenalized.

Evan Sporer

Flower power: Six facts as Marc-Andre Fleury makes Pittsburgh return

The former Penguins fan favorite makes his return to the Steel City Tuesday night for the first time as a member of the Golden Knights.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Rangers' reward for rebuild will come sooner as deadline sellers

Unfortunately for Henrik Lundqvist and the rest of the Rangers' veterans, a Stanley Cup isn't coming down Broadway any time soon. The sooner they sell, the better.

Rob Mixer

Golden Knights' Schmidt back in Washington, warmup act to Fleury's Pittsburgh return Tuesday

Vegas defenseman picks up assist versus his former team Sunday afternoon in Washington.

Sammi Silber

Fleury earns 390th career win, passes Hasek on all-time list, as Golden Knights beat Capitals

Marc-Andre Fleury passed the legendary Dominik Hasek on the NHL's all-time wins list for goaltenders.

Jim Cerny

Jets' Blake Wheeler, Connor Hellebuyck sound off on questionable goalie interference no-call

The Winnipeg Jets came out on the wrong end of a goaltender interference review Thursday, and voiced their frustration during the postgame.

Evan Sporer

Vegas tied for most wins by NHL team in inaugural season

After a comeback win against the Flames, the Golden Knights are tied for most NHL wins by a team in its inaugural season.

Kaylee Pofahl

Rejuvenated Mike Smith ready for Flames' stretch run after fun All-Star appearance

The Flames' goalie exhaled for a few days down in Tampa, but now is ramping it up for the final playoff push of the season.

Jim Cerny

Flames Frolik set to return to lineup against Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames will get a boost on Tuesday when forward Michael Frolic returns to the lineup.

Evan Sporer

2018 NHL Playoff Matchups: All-Star break comes with tight races in East, West

The NHL regular season ends in April, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins injury: Oilers forward out 5-6 weeks with cracked ribs

The Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins left Edmonton's game Saturday with an apparent upper-body injury.

Evan Sporer

Golden Knights beat Lightning, reach 30-win plateau

The Vegas Golden Knights have won 30 of the franchise's first 44 games.

John Arlia

Q&A: NBC's Jeremy Roenick talks Kid Rock, Anthony Duclair and the 2018 Winter Olympics

The ever-opinionated "NHL on NBC" analyst touches on the NHL's controversial booking of Kid Rock to headline the 2018 All-Star Game, plus much more.

Brandon Schlager

Oilers' Lucic shares scary photo of neck after cut by skate

Milan Lucic was cut in the neck by a skate on Saturday, though he came out of the situation relatively lucky.

Evan Sporer

Oilers' McDavid records career point 200 on 21st birthday

Connor McDavid made history on Saturday, recording career point No. 200 on his 21st birthday.

Evan Sporer

Oilers wake up, hope to catch Vegas napping after bye

Edmonton routed Vegas 8-2 in the only prior meeting between the two franchises.

John Arlia

Jonathan Marchessault slips through the cracks into starring role with Golden Knights

Twice discarded, Jonathan Marchessault's journey from the expansion scrap heap to Golden Knights leading scorer is one the rest of the NHL should have seen coming, but didn't.

Andrew Berkshire

NHL Mixed Bag: The very good Golden Knights are here to stay

Atop the Pacific Division, it's time to start believing in the expansion Golden Knights as a good team that’s in this for the long haul.

Rob Mixer

William Karlsson delivers first hat trick for Golden Knights in win over Maple Leafs

Karlsson has now scored 20 goals in 2017-18.

E.Jay Zarett

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

Fleury tops Murray and Penguins in first game against friend, former team

Thursday was a special night for the Golden Knights goaltender.

Jim Cerny

Golden Knights issue an apology for tweet insulting Nashville media

The NHL's newest team is beginning to wear out its welcome on social media following its latest "irresponsible" post on Twitter.

Alec Gearty

Stars' Faksa scores natural hat trick against Golden Knights

Dallas' Radek Faksa nets three goals in less than seven minutes to record his first career hat trick on Tuesday.

Ryan Young

Back in KHL, Vadim Shipachyov warns Russian players: 'Think 10 times before leaving'

After a fleeting NHL career, Vadim Shipachyov took a parting shot at the Golden Knights Saturday upon re-signing with the KHL's SKA St. Petersburg.

Brandon Schlager

Jets Morning Skate: Line combinations, starting goalie, scratches, news, notes at Golden Knights

The Winnipeg Jets are looking for fifth win in six games in Las Vegas.

Ryan Young

Marc-Andre Fleury returns to ice for Vegas Golden Knights

Marc-Andre Fleury skated at practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion Oct. 13.

E.Jay Zarett

Golden Knights' Bellemare goes between-the-legs in goal against Canadiens

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare came up with a spectacular goal to bring the Vegas Golden Knights back into Tuesday's game against Montreal

Alec Gearty

Lindgren starts again in Habs net, Price remains out with 'minor' injury

Montreal's Carey Price did not skate again Tuesday, so rookie Charlie Lindgren starts in goal against the Golden Knights.

Jim Cerny

Radio voice of Golden Knights talks 'surreal' start, building broadcast from scratch

The expansion Vegas Golden Knights are off to the best start by any franchise in the history of the NHL. Dan D'Uva, the team's radio play-by-play voice, has served as its soundtrack.

Ted Starkey

Amid injury doubts, Leafs star Auston Matthews dishes dizzying assist

The 20-year-old forward was questionable ahead of Monday's game, but showed no signs of ailment in pulling off a deft spin move to set up a goal.

Rudi Schuller

Matthews may miss first game with Maple Leafs Monday

The young Leafs star exited Monday's morning skate eary and is a game-time decision.

Michael Augello

NHL rumors: Golden Knights' Vadim Shipachyov heading back to Russia

Vegas Golden Knights forward Vadim Shipachyov decided to leave the NHL and head back to Russia

Alec Gearty

Golden Knights staffers were in area of New York terror attack, report says

Vegas, which faced the Rangers on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, was staying at a Manhattan hotel not far from the site of the attack, which left eight people dead.

E.Jay Zarett

Rangers hold moment of silence to honor victims of New York attack

Eight people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured when a man drove a truck down a bike path in lower Manhattan hours before Tuesday's game at Madison Square Garden.

E.Jay Zarett

Sorting out NHL contenders, pretenders one month into the season

After a topsy-turvy October, which teams are truly at the top of the NHL, and which are pretending to be?

Evan Sporer

Golden Knights give Shipachyov permission to seek a trade, report says

Vadim Shipachyov receives permission to seek a trade, according to a recent report.

Alec Gearty

Golden Knights' Tuch, Shipachyov score first NHL goals

A pair of Vegas Golden Knights players scored their first NHL goals in a win over Boston on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

Golden Knights place Fleury and Marchessault on IR

Vegas Golden Knights send Fleury and Marchessault to the injured reserve list.

Alec Gearty

Golden Knights introduce first mascot

Vegas Golden Knights introduce Chance as its newest mascot

Alec Gearty

How good are the Golden Knights? NHL's best story can be more than also-ran

The Golden Knights are the NHL's biggest early surprise, the first expansion team in history to start 3-0. The numbers suggest they won't keep it up, but they're better than 31 of 31.

Andrew Berkshire

Golden Knights come home to help Las Vegas 'grieve, heal and persevere'

Hockey was secondary as the NHL's 31st franchise took the ice for the first time in Las Vegas, a reprieve for a community dealing with unthinkable tragedy.

Brandon Schlager

Golden Knights remain undefeated after James Neal's overtime-winner

The Vegas Golden Knights stayed undefeated on Saturday, again on the stick of forward James Neal.

Evan Sporer

NHL trivia night: Golden Knights steal win from Stars, one of many franchise firsts

It was truly a night of firsts for the NHL's 31st franchise, which pulled off a surprise win in Dallas despite being outshot and outplayed much of the game.

Brandon Schlager

Stars goalie Ben Bishop leaves game after taking shot to the mask

Ben Bishop was bleeding and did not return to Friday's season-opening loss after taking a Reilly Smith shot to the cage of his mask.

Ryan Young

Golden Knights, Stars stand together in tribute to Vegas shooting victims

The Stars joined the Golden Knights along their blue line in a gesture of solidarity before Friday's game in Dallas.

Brandon Schlager

Golden Knights to pay tribute to Las Vegas shooting victims

The Golden Knights will pay tribute during their first home game to those who were affected by a mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Evan Sporer

Pacific Division 2017-18 predictions: Oilers' crown a long time coming

A handful of the NHL's worst teams reside in the Pacific, including the expansion Golden Knights (it's not their fault). But there's also a good chance we'll find the Stanley Cup champs here, too.

Brandon Schlager

Marc-Andre Fleury thrust into role as ‘Face of the Golden Knights’

Beloved by fans in Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury was content as a low-maintenance complement to two larger-than-life superstars. In Vegas, he can no longer enjoy the perks of being a wallflower.

Patrick Kearns

Tyler Wong: Just who is this star of Golden Knights' first game?

Little-known Tyler Wong made a huge first impression with the expansion Golden Knights.

Jim Cerny

Golden Knights vs. Canucks preseason: Vegas wins first game

The Vegas Golden Knights won their first preseason game on Sunday, and continued a creative approach to Twitter.

Evan Sporer

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