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Stephen Whyno, AP

Avalanche, Bruins, Golden Knights Mark 1st Time In NHL History 3 Teams Open Season 6-0-0

The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights have picked up where they left off to start the 2023-24 NHL season.
6 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

NHL Rescinds Ban On Rainbow-Colored Pride Tape

NHL players will be allowed to use Pride tape this season after all with the reversal of a ban that sparked a backlash around hockey
6 months ago
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W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press

Golden Knights Raise Stanley Cup Banner, Beat Kraken 4-1 In Opener

The Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat Seattle, 4-1, in the season opener on Tuesday night after a banner-raising ceremony.
7 months ago
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Chandler Holt

LA Kings Defeat San Jose Sharks In 2023 Frozen Fury Game

The LA Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks, 4-3, in the Frozen Fury series NHL preseason game played in the Delta Center.
7 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

Vegas Golden Knights Are First Team To Get Stanley Cup Engraved Before Summer Parties

The Golden Knights are the first team to have the Stanley Cup engraved with the champion's before the traditional summer celebrations.
10 months ago
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Jay Stevens

Utah Native Trevor Lewis Returns To Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings have made a strategic move to bolster their penalty killing unit by signing Trevor Lewis for the upcoming NHL season.
10 months ago
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Stephen Whyno, AP

Vegas Golden Knights Re-Sign Goalie Adin Hill To 2-Year Deal

The Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights ponied up to keep the goaltender who backstopped them to their first title.
10 months ago
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stephen whyno

Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final Shows Value Of Street Hockey In Many US Markets

Music blared from speakers outside the Vegas Golden Knights' practice facility while kids ran around with hockey sticks, batting a ball into a couple of nets. Pizza was available nearby.
10 months ago
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W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press

Golden Knights Coach Bruce Cassidy Proud To Bring Vegas 2nd Pro Sports Championship

Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy played and coached in three established professional sports cities before arriving in Las Vegas.
10 months ago
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MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer

Golden Knights’ Success Lifts Las Vegas To Another Level In Sports World

The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the city was awarded an expansion franchise in 2016. Now, the Golden Knights are champions.
11 months ago
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MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer

Original Golden Knights Key Part Of Vegas’ Stanley Cup Run

In the game that would win the Stanley Cup, five of the original Golden Knights started in a 9-3 victory over the Florida Panthers.
11 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

Jonathan Marchessault Earns Playoff MVP Honors For Leading Vegas Golden Knights To Stanley Cup

Jonathan Marchessault won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup.
11 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

Vegas Golden Knights Win Stanley Cup Thanks To Depth And Consistency

The Golden Knights are Stanley Cup champions thanks to the deepest roster in the league, which allowed them to sustain a long playoff run.
11 months ago
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Stephen Whyno

Vegas Golden Knights Buck Trend Of Small D-Men During Stanley Cup Final Run

The veteran Vegas Golden Knights defenseman understands the grind of a long playoff run and the toll it can take. The good news is Vegas' blue line ranges from 6-foot-1 to 6-6, the kind of size that has allowed the Golden Knights to advance to the verge of winning the Stanley Cup.
11 months ago
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ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer

Hill Saves Vegas In Game Four, Has Team One Win Away From Stanley Cup Title

Adin Hill made the biggest save of his career in the game's closing seconds to give Vegas a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
11 months ago
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TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

Panthers Need Another 3-1 Series Comeback, This One In The Cup Final

A loss to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final put the Panthers down 3-1. They've been down 3-1 before so they know that a comeback is possible.
11 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

In Finally Competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas May Still Have Edge On Florida

The sour taste in the aftermath of their Stanley Cup Final Game 3 loss is gone for Vegas, who quickly moved on to enjoying the ocean breeze.
11 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

Florida Back In Stanley Cup Final After Taking Advantage Of Matchups At Home Vs. Vegas

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice tipped his hand before the puck dropped Thursday night for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
11 months ago
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Alanis Thames

With The Stanley Cup Final In Hot Florida And Vegas, Extra Care Is Taken To Keep The Ice In Shape

Throwing on a tank top and shorts to keep cool during the sizzling summer months tends to make a lot of sense in Las Vegas and South Florida.
11 months ago
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W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press

Bobrovsky Pulled, Other Stars Struggle As Panthers Fall Behind 2-0 In Stanley Cup Final

Two games into the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers look like an 8 seed for the first time all playoffs.
11 months ago
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W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press

Golden Knights’ Alex Pietrangelo Gives New Meaning To Sacrifice, On And Off The Ice

Alex Pietrangelo spoke of sacrifice Sunday, and what it takes for a hockey player to continue his journey this far into an NHL season.
11 months ago
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Mark Anderson, AP

Golden Knights Know From Experience Game 1 Victory Doesn’t Ensure Win Over Panthers

“I think we're a little bit more humble to the situation now,” said Jonathan Marchessault, who also played for Vegas in its first Cup Final.
11 months ago
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Stephen Whyno, AP

Vegas Golden Knights Come Back To Beat Florida Panthers In Game 1 Of Stanley Cup Final

Adin Hill and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers on Saturday night to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
11 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

Bettman: NHL Committed To Keeping Coyotes In Arizona After Arena Referendum Failed

Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena.
11 months ago