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Here is a complete guide to watching Game 5 of the Golden Knights vs. Oilers series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Chirag Radhyan

How to watch every game of the Golden Knights vs. Oilers series

Here is a complete guide to watching the Golden Knights vs. Oilers series, including TV and streaming information for each game.

Sloan Piva

What channel is Oilers vs. Golden Knights on today?

Here is a complete guide to watching Game 4 of the Oilers vs. Golden Knights series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Chirag Radhyan

Reilly Smith's last-second goal gives Golden Knights Game 3 win over Oilers

Smith was the hero for Vegas on Saturday, hitting a last-second shot that needed reviewed to seal a win.

Daniel Mader

What channel is Oilers vs. Golden Knights on today?

Here is a complete guide to watching Game 3 of the Oilers vs. Golden Knights series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Brendan OSullivan

What channel is Golden Knights vs. Oilers on today?

Here's everything you need to know about Game 2 of the Golden Knights vs. Oilers series on Thursday, including the puck-drop time, TV channel and live-stream information.

Chirag Radhyan

What channel is Golden Knights vs. Oilers on today?

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's matchup between the Golden Knights and Oilers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1.

Brendan OSullivan

Where to watch Wild vs. Golden Knights today

Here is a complete guide to watching Game 6 of the Wild vs. Golden Knights series, including the puck-drop time, TV channel and live-stream information.

Sloan Piva

Golden Knights vs. Wild game times, TV & stream info

Here's everything you need to know about the Golden Knights vs. Wild in the first round of the 2025 NHL Playoffs, including TV and live-stream details.

Sloan Piva

How to watch Golden Knights vs. Wild Game 5 on Tuesday

Here is a complete guide to watching Game 5 of the Golden Knights vs. Wild series, including the puck-drop time, TV channel and live-stream information.

Sloan Piva

Golden Knights vs. Wild has worst bad beat of NHL betting season

Wow, this stunk for Wild bettors.

Billy Heyen

Golden Knights center crushes ref into the boards, forcing him to leave with injury

This was a wild one.

Billy Heyen

Golden Knights radio station 2025: Channels, live streams, schedule to listen to Vegas NHL playoff game broadcasts

Here is a complete guide to listening to the radio broadcast for every Golden Knights playoff game in 2025.

Neeraj Sharma

Why Alex Pietrangelo opted out of playing at the 4 Nations Face-Off

Alex Pietrangelo won't be skating for Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

Bryan Murphy

Stars vs. Golden Knights first-round playoff series schedule, results

Updated scores, results and bracket for 2024 NHL playoffs first-round series between Stars and Golden Knights

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Stars vs. Golden Knights on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Stars vs. Golden Knights, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Zain Bando

What channel is Stars vs. Golden Knights on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Stars vs. Golden Knights, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Zain Bando

What channel is Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 4 on today?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 4 of 2024 NHL playoff series between Stars and Golden Knights.

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Stars vs. Golden Knights on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Stars vs. Golden Knights, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Zain Bando

How to watch Stars-Golden Knights?

Game 1 was a thriller, will Game 2 provide the same excitement? Here's everything you need to know about the Stars vs. Golden Knights on Wednesday night from Dallas.

Zain Bando

What channel is Stars-Golden Knights on today?

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Stars-Golden Knights.

Zain Bando

Full details of the Tomas Hertl trade to the Golden Knights

Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon worked his magic again, coming out of left field and trading for Sharks star center Tomas Hertl.

Bryan Murphy

Full details of the Golden Knights' trade for defenseman Noah Hanifin

One of the biggest names at the 2024 trade deadline is off the board. Here's everything you need to know about the Golden Knights' trade for Noah Hanifin.

Bryan Murphy

Full details of Golden Knights trade for Anthony Mantha from Capitals

Mantha, 29, is on the move from Washington to Las Vegas in a pre-trade deadline day deal.

Bryan Murphy

Winter Classic weather updates for 2024 outdoor game

The 2024 Winter Classic takes place in Seattle, the first time the annual game has been on the West Coast. The Sporting News has the latest weather updates for Golden Knights vs. Kraken.

Bryan Murphy

Details on 2024 Winter Classic jerseys for Golden Knights, Kraken

The Sporting News takes a deeper look at the best part of the NHL's Winter Classic — the jerseys.

Bryan Murphy

Where is the 2024 Winter Classic being played?

For the first time in Winter Classic history, the pacific coast is hosting the outdoor event.

Bryan Murphy

What time is the Winter Classic on? TV channel, schedule, live stream for 2024 Golden Knights vs. Kraken game

Here is the start time for the 2024 Winter Classic featuring the Golden Knights and Kraken, plus the TV channel and live streaming information.

Jared Greenspan

NHL Winter Classic live stream: How to watch Golden Knights vs. Kraken without cable in 2024

Here is everything you need to know about the NHL Winter Classic, including television and streaming options.

Ryan Taylor

Closer look at Golden Knights' 2023 Stanley Cup championship rings

There are plenty of intricate features on the championship band, including team mottos and a miniature ice hockey rink.

Bryan Murphy

What is the Golden Knights' mascot?

The Golden Knights' mascot has been with the team since its debut for the 2017-18 NHL season. Here's everything you. need to know about the mascot, and why he was chosen for the Vegas franchise:

Zac Al-Khateeb

Golden Knights closing in on first Stanley Cup in franchise history after Game 4 win

The Sporting News provided updates and highlights from Game 4 of the Golden Knights vs. Panthers Stanley Cup Final.

Bryan Murphy

What channel is Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 3 on today?

While some say home ice truly doesn't matter until a prospective Game 7, heading back to FLA Live Arena in Sunshine will be a sight for sore eyes for the Panthers.

Joe Rivera

Latest news on Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas after leaving Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

Gudas left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final after a hit from Vegas' Ivan Barbashev.

Edward Sutelan

Miami TV reporter Samantha Rivera throws killer stiff arm at would-be camera-bomber

Samantha Rivera wasn't having any intrusions on her broadcast.

Kevin Skiver

What channel is Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 2 on today?

It didn't take long for the Golden Knights and Panthers to get acquainted with one another in Game 1.

Joe Rivera

ESPN's Karl Ravech calls MLB, NHL games on split screen in controversial Sunday doubleheader

Karl Ravech began the night as the voice of "Sunday Night Baseball" and ended it by calling the opening minutes of a critical NHL playoff game.

Dan Treacy

Connor McDavid calls for NHL to suspend Alex Pietrangelo for slashing Leon Draisaitl

McDavid challenged Pietrangelo on the ice after the penalty, which prompted late-game chippiness in Game 4 of the Oilers vs. Golden Knights series.

Jacob Camenker

Blue Jackets flip goaltender Jonathan Quick to Golden Knights

Quick was previously acquired by the Blue Jackets in the Vladislav Gavrikov trade to the Kings.

Bryan Murphy

How Phil Kessel's NHL ironman streak compares to other all-time leaders

Kessel will become the first player to play in 1,000 consecutive games.

Bryan Murphy

What time is Golden Knights vs. Kings tonight?

Los Angeles and Vegas meet in the second game of the NHL's opening night doubleheader.

Bryan Murphy

Hurricanes acquire Max Pacioretty as Golden Knights clear cap space

Carolina made their second big trade of the day, acquiring Max Pacioretty from Vegas.

Bryan Murphy

Why the Golden Knights don't have a Round 1 selection in the 2022 NHL Draft

For the second time in their short history, the Golden Knights do not have a first-round pick in the draft.

Bryan Murphy

Why did the Golden Knights trade for Canadiens' Shea Weber? Vegas gets cap flexibility with deal

Sporting News breaks down the trade that sent Shea Weber from Montreal to Vegas for Evgenii Dadonov.

David Suggs

Why did the Golden Knights hire Bruce Cassidy?

Cassidy was fired by the Bruins after six seasons in Boston, but now becomes the third coach in Vegas franchise history.

Bryan Murphy

Ranking Golden Knights' 4 best coaching candidates to replace DeBoer

The Golden Knights fired Peter DeBoer after three seasons with the club.

Bryan Murphy

Who are the best teams in NHL history to miss the playoffs?

The Golden Knights were one of the preseason favorites to win the Stanley Cup, yet they did not make the postseason.

Bryan Murphy

How the Golden Knights can still make the NHL playoffs

Vegas' hopes of the NHL postseason are still alive, but there's a lot that needs to happen for the team to get in.

Bryan Murphy

Robin Lehner to get season-ending shoulder surgery

It was reported last week that Lehner would be getting surgery, however, it was not official until Monday.

Bryan Murphy

Brett Howden injury update: Golden Knights forward stretchered off ice after scary collision vs. Predators

The Golden Knights forward left Thursday night's game after crashing into the boards head first.

Bryan Murphy

Evgenii Dadonov trade details: Why the NHL canceled the deal between the Ducks and Golden Knights

The NHL announced that the Evgenii Dadonov trade from the Golden Knights to the Ducks was invalidated since Dadonov has a no-trade clause involving Anaheim.

Bryan Murphy

Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo: A timeline of his events as a member of the Sabres

Vegas Golden Knights forward returns to Buffalo for the first time since his trade from the Sabres. Here's a timeline of all the events leading up to him leaving.

Bryan Murphy

Golden Knights' Jack Eichel takes jab at Sabres fans after boos rain down in Buffalo return

“That’s about the loudest I’ve heard this place ever," Eichel said after the game.

Jacob Camenker

Four NHL coaches on the hot seat

The season is creeping closer to the one-month mark, which is prime firing season, and already one coach has been handed a pink slip.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights' Jack Eichel on Sabres: 'Just a lot of drama that you don't really want to deal with'

Eichel spoke with ESPN's John Buccigross about his relationship with the Sabres, his surgery and him suiting up for ... Team USA.

Jackie Spiegel

Jack Eichel trade grades

The Sabres have finally found a new home for their one-time captain.

Jackie Spiegel

Sabres deal Eichel to Vegas

After a months-long saga, Eichel is finally getting his wish, getting traded to Vegas for Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch and a first-round pick.

Joe Rivera

Kraken lose franchise opener

Sporting News had all the action as the puck dropped on the 2021-22 NHL season and the Kraken officially become the NHL's 32nd team.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Kraken vs. Golden Knights on today?

ESPN begins its new tenure as the home for hockey with a double header featuring the Lightning vs. Penguins and Kraken vs. Golden Knights.

Jackie Spiegel

Marc-Andre Fleury trade grades

The Golden Knights have shipped the three-time Stanley Cup champ to Chicago.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff schedule 2021: Semifinals

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs third round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens fans outside Bell Centre force lockdown inside with violent celebration

The area outside the arena was deemed too dangerous for spectators to enter.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens ready for next step in 2021 journey: Franchise's first Stanley Cup Final since '93

For the first time since 1993, the Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Cole Caufield continues red-hot play with goal in Canadiens' Game 6 overtime win

The diminutive winger has already won a World Juniors gold medal and the Hobey Baker Award in 2021. Now he's looking to add a little silver as Montreal heads to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Fleury's misplay gives Canadiens life vs. Golden Knights in Game 3

The Golden Knights goaltender mishandled the puck and handed Montreal a game-tying goal late in the third period.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry returns despite nasty-looking eye condition

The blueliner missed the last two games after getting injured in Game 3 of the second round against the Jets.

Jackie Spiegel

Breaking down Golden Knights vs. Canadiens

Everything you need to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights' Reaves suspended two games

The Las Vegas enforcer got too rough in the third period of Sunday's series-opening game vs. Colorado

Zac Al-Khateeb

Golden Knights' Peter DeBoer explains controversial decision to start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury

Why did Peter DeBoer start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury? The veteran coach had a reason for doing so, and it involved planned rest for Fleury.

Jacob Camenker

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: West Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Avalanche vs. Blues. Golden Knights vs. Wild. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Robin Lehner slams NHL for 'blatant lie' regarding vaccinations, easing COVID protocols

The league denied the outspoken netminder's claims, saying that no agreement was reached to ease restrictions once a certain percentage of persons in an organization were vaccinated.

Jackie Spiegel

A guide to NHL Outdoors weekend

Picturesque Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains will serve as the backdrop for the NHL's 2021 iteration of its outdoor game.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL heads outdoors at Lake Tahoe

The Avalanche and Golden Knights take their rivalry outdoors.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights wear gold chrome helmets and Twitter had some thoughts

The Golden Knights lived up to their name and debuted shiny gold chrome helmets Thursday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights go all-in on Alex Pietrangelo

In a corresponding move, Vegas sent Nate Schmidt to the Canucks to free up cap space.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner's new contract another step in dismantling mental health 'stigma,' says Corey Hirsch

Former NHL goalie Corey Hirsch, now a mental health advocate, spoke of the big-picture importance of Lehner's new deal.

Jackie Spiegel

Stanley Cup Final history: Champions, Conn Smythe winners

A complete list of Stanley Cup champions and Conn Smythe Trophy winners (playoff MVPs).

Cristina Ledra

Stars advance to first Stanley Cup Final since 2000 with comeback OT win

Dallas will play for the Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2020: Predictions, schedule, odds for Golden Knights vs. Stars Western Conference final

Everything you need to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars before the puck drops in the in the 2020 Stanley Cup Western Conference final.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Thatcher Demko posts 48-save shutout, sends series with Golden Knights to Game 7

Vancouver and Vegas will play in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Friday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Timeline: Canucks' Thatcher Demko gets first playoff start, makes 42 saves in elimination game

Demko made 42 saves in the Canucks Game 5 win as they live to play another day.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Bo Horvat scores NHL-best ninth goal of Stanley Cup postseason

The Canucks captain has been on a goal-scoring tear in the NHL bubble.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Tyler Toffoli returns to lineup, scores goal on first shift vs. Golden Knights

Toffoli missed 10 postseason games with an injury.

Jackie Spiegel

Marc-Andre Fleury's agent jabs Golden Knights on Twitter, and NHL pundits have jokes

Allan Walsh tweeted Fleury being stabbed in the back. Hockey media members were razor-sharp in their responses.

Tom Gatto

NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule

The NHL 2019-20 season resumes with 24 teams competing for berths and seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams will be isolated in two hub cities in Canada.

Tom Gatto

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

NHL 2019-20 regular season: Bruins win Presidents' Trophy, Pastrnak and Ovechkin share Rocket Richard

The Boston Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy for the third time in franchise history.

Sam Ficarro

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Sam Ficarro

Best storylines if NHL restarts, goes straight to playoffs

How would the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs look if the regular season officially ended on March 12? Sporting News gives you the matchups and the key storylines.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

Larry Walker to be Avs emergency goaltender

Walker will be welcomed into Cooperstown this summer.

Sam Ficarro

Vegas Golden Knights fire coach Gerard Gallant, hire Peter DeBoer

The Golden Knights have struggled to be consistent in 2019-20.

Jackie Spiegel

New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero puts onus on underperforming players after John Hynes' firing

"I don't think there's any one player that is performing even at the level — let alone above — that we expect."

Jackie Spiegel

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for November 23

'Hockey Night in Canada' returns with four games on Saturday's slate.

Rudi Schuller

Vegas Golden Knights' Marc-Andre Fleury makes mind-blowing glove save, earns 450 career wins

One of the best saves of the season helped Vegas to a 4-2 win — and allowed Fleury to reach an important milestone.

Tommy McArdle

Three reasons the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames

The Golden Knights scored four times in the final frame and Marc-Andre Fleury in the win.

Sammi Silber

Three takeaways from Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime win over Vegas Golden Knights

John Tavares recorded two points in his second game back from injury, Frederik Andersen made 37 saves, and coach Mike Babcock earned his 700th career win.

Tommy McArdle

Three takeaways from Vegas Golden Knights' 5-2 win over Anaheim Ducks

The Golden Knights were able to move into second place in the Pacific Division with a win over the Ducks.

Sammi Silber

Valentin Zykov suspended 20 games

The 24-year-old forward was banned for violating the terms of the league's performance enhancing substances program.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for October 12

As usual, Saturday night means a Canadian-heavy schedule in the NHL. Here is all you need to know about the second week of action on Hockey Night in Canada, including who's playing, the start time and TV channel.

Rudi Schuller

Vegas Golden Knights' Marc-Andre Fleury cleans up after brawl, gives Sharks' stick to fans

Marc-Andre Fleury of the Golden Knights took a different approach as his teammates tussled with the Sharks.

Jace Mallory

Erik Karlsson missed San Jose Sharks season opener to meet newborn daughter

Karlsson announced Thursday that he and his wife, Melinda, welcomed a baby girl into the world.

Tommy McArdle

Golden Knights' Garret Sparks records shutout in preseason debut

Vegas acquired the 26-year-old netminder from the Maple Leafs in July.

Sammi Silber

Golden Knights' Max Pacioretty scores hat trick in preseason opening game

The 30-year-old forward's goals helped Vegas to a 6-2 win over Arizona in the fall's league's first exhibition game.

Tommy McArdle

Shea Theodore treated for cancer

Theodore learned about the disease after playing with Team Canada in the IIHF World Championship when a drug test came back positive.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

NHL trade news: Devils acquire winger Nikita Gusev from Golden Knights

The team immediately signed the Russian national to a two-year, $9 million contract that will ensure the 27-year-old finally plays in the NHL this fall.

Tommy McArdle

Maple Leafs find way to create cap space, acquire David Clarkson from Vegas for Garret Sparks

The Maple Leafs will take back the hefty contract they gave David Clarkson in 2013, but the move will end up saving them a significant amount.

Sammi Silber

Golden Knights sign Engelland to one-year extension

The Golden Knights announced Tuesday that they had re-signed the 37-year-old to a one-year contract.

Rudi Schuller

Vegas trades Erik Haula to Carolina

Erik Haula played in just 15 games for Vegas last year scoring two goals, but he put 29 shots in the net the previous year in 76 games.

Thomas Lott

Karlsson to sign 8-year extension

The deal is the maximum amount of years that Karlsson can re-sign with the Knights for.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Top RFAs in Pacific Division

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in the Western Conference's Pacific Division.

Lyle Richardson

Who's next? Raptors, Blues championships leave 41 pro teams still looking for first title

We ranked all the pro sports teams without a championship based on their likelihood of becoming the next team to win its first title.

Bill Bender

Golden Knights promote Kelly McCrimmon to general manager

McCrimmon was a highly sought-after candidate to take over a front office elsewhere in the NHL.

Matt Hornick

World Championship 2019: John Tavares, Mark Stone commit to Team Canada

Team Canada has added some serious firepower ahead of the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks avenge Joe Pavelski injury with historic power play in Game 7 win

An energized San Jose team used its captain's absence to launch a record-tying comeback vs. Vegas.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks on to second round thanks to unlikely OT hero Barclay Goodrow

The Sharks overcame multiple deficits to upset the reigning Western Conference champion Golden Knights in a thrilling seven-game series.

Mark Suleymanov

Golden Knights vs. Sharks results: Score, highlights as San Jose wins Game 7 in stunning fashion

Sporting News tracked scoring plays and highlights from Game 7 between the Golden Knights and Sharks. San Jose advances to face Colorado in the second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks' Martin Jones sets team record in win over Golden Knights

Sharks goaltender Martin Jones surpassed Wade Flaherty's team record with 58 saves against the Golden Knights.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Tomas Hertl makes good on Game 7 vow with 2OT goal for Sharks

It took over 90 minutes but Tomas Hertl's historic shorthanded marker sent the series to a decisive Game 7.

Mark Suleymanov

Sharks' Hertl guarantees Game 7

The Sharks staved off elimination with a win Thursday and Tomas Hertl sees the team earning the right to play again in San Jose.

Thomas Lott

Couture scores goal, loses teeth in Sharks win

Couture was both a winner and a loser Thursday night.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs: Jones back in net

Despite a poor showing in the first period of Game 4 — a game he did not finish — Jones will get a reprieve in Game 5 between the Sharks and Golden Knights.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Evander Kane leaves Sharks' Game 4 loss after vicious jab to Golden Knights' Colin Miller

Evander Kane's latest physicality on the ice was a sucker punch during San Jose's loss at Vegas.

Mark Suleymanov

Kane compares Reaves to Muffin Man

Evander Kane and Ryan Reaves dropped the gloves during Game 3 in Las Vegas and the Sharks forward was not impressed.

Thomas Lott

Thornton suspended 1 game

Thornton was assessed a two-minute penalty on the play that occurred in the second period of Sunday's Game 3 matchup.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Stone completes first career hat trick in playoff win

Stone found the back of the net twice in the third period to ice the game for Vegas.

Matt Hornick

Sharks' Micheal Haley taken to locker room after taking puck to the ankle against Golden Knights

Haley was unable to put any weight on his ankle on his way off the ice.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks forward Joe Thornton scores first postseason goal since 2016

San Jose Sharks veteran Joe Thornton notched his first playoff goal in nearly three years on Friday night.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Western Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Western Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks' Evander Kane, Golden Knights' Ryan Reaves exit after late-game scuffle

The game was well out of hand when the players were forced off the ice.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs: Pavelski scores off face

The Sharks' captain nets his first goal of the postseason — with his face.

Jackie Spiegel

WCF: Sharks vs. Golden Knights

Everything you need to know about the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mike Murphy

NHL Rumor Roundup

The offseason expects to be a busy one for Vegas GM George McPhee, Isles GM Lou Lamoriello and Sabres GM Jason Botterill but can they make the right moves to solidify their 2019-20 rosters.

Lyle Richardson

Golden Knights' Mark Stone thanks Senators, community in heartfelt tweet

Mark Stone's time with the Sens is over but he nonetheless expressed appreciation for his Ottawa stint.

Mark Suleymanov

Mark Stone trade grades: Golden Knights nab deadline's biggest prize; Senators complete teardown

Vegas made the biggest splash at the 2019 NHL trade deadline after Mark Stone and Ottawa failed to agree on a long-term contract extension. The Sens can now officially begin the next phase of their rebuild.

Murray Pam

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

Matthews scores 100th NHL goal

It only took 187 games for Auston Matthews to reach the 100 goal mark.

Rudi Schuller

Leafs' Mitchell Marner finds his Valentine on the road in Las Vegas

The third-year center gave a young fan a lifelong memory without leaving the ice.

Matt Hornick

Blake Wheeler makes Jets' history in win over Golden Knights

Wheeler notched his second consecutive 50-assist season in the Jets' win on Tuesday.

Matt Hornick

Phillip Danault's first career hat trick leads Canadiens to OT win over Golden Knights

The Canadiens won for the seventh time in their last 10 games as they took down the Golden Knights in overtime.

Mark Suleymanov

New Jersey Devils' Taylor Hall scratched with lower-body injury

The Devils will be without the reigning NHL MVP for at least one game as he deals with a lower-body injury.

Mark Suleymanov

Canadiens' Tatar plays spoiler in Pacioretty's return to Montreal

Montreal and Las Vegas were trade partners in one of the biggest deals leading up to the start of the season. On Saturday, they faced off for the first time with their new additions in the lineup.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: Kings, Bruins need to bolster their struggling offenses

The Kings made a coaching change, but they may need more than that for an offensive spark.

Lyle Richardson

Maple Leafs looking to translate red-hot road form into success at home

Toronto sports a perfect 6-0 record on the road this season, but the team has won just three of eight in the familiar confines of Scotiabank Arena.

Michael Augello

Senators' Mark Borowiecki suspended again, this time for Cody Eakin head-shot

Coming off a one-game suspension for an wayward elbow last week, the Sens d-man received a three-game ban for his latest indiscretion.

Jim Cerny

Pacific Division 2018-19 predictions: Sharks spoil Golden Knights' encore with Erik Karlsson trade

How will the addition of superstar Erik Karlsson alter the pecking order in the Pacific Division?

Brandon Schlager

How Golden Knights' smart roster management put them in position to get Max Pacioretty

To understand Vegas' swing-big trade for Max Pacioretty, look no further than GM George McPhee's masterful maneuvering during and since the 2017 NHL expansion draft.

Adam Gretz

Erik Karlsson trade watch: Latest news, rumors with Senators star on the block

The trade winds are swirling once again around the Senators and superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson. Sporting News is tracking the latest rumors.

Brandon Schlager

NHL trade rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights both benefit as Max Pacioretty saga finally ends

The former Canadiens' captain is headed to Vegas in exchange for Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki and a draft pick.

Jim Cerny

William Karlsson, Golden Knights avoid arbitration with 11th-hour deal

From six goals to 43, William Karlsson was the most surprising player for the NHL's most surprising team in 2017-18. He earned a nice raise from Vegas, which incurs risk in the one-year agreement.

Brandon Schlager

William Karlsson's next contract a wild gamble for Golden Knights

From six goals to 39, William Karlsson is the most surprising player on the NHL's most surprising team. The Golden Knights have to figure out how to quantify the cost of his breakout season.

Adam Gretz

Golden Knights, William Karlsson present all-time interesting contract negotiation

William Karlsson is a restricted free agent coming off a career, breakout season. What kind of money and contract will he get from the Golden Knights?

Evan Sporer

Chronicling Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup celebration shenanigans

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals are going to party all summer long after winning their first Stanley Cup. Keep up to date on every hysterical moment.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: John Tavares holding up free agency market

While the trade market has been slow in the weeks leading up to NHL free agency, teams may be waiting for the John Tavares domino to fall before making any other moves.

Lyle Richardson

Marc-Andre Fleury hopes to finish career with Golden Knights: 'I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else'

Marc-Andre Fleury made it clear where he wants to finish out his days in the NHL.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Alex Ovechkin has his moment, but was and will always be Great

Alex Ovechkin is a Stanley Cup champion, and that very fact will reshape how people remember the superstar. But the reality is Ovechkin was always great, with or without this achivement.

Evan Sporer

Capitals hit the Vegas Strip: Inside the Stanley Cup afterparty

Winning a Stanley Cup in Las Vegas has its perks, with the city's many temptations awaiting around every corner. Here's how the Capitals celebrated their first-ever championship.

Brandon Schlager

Stanley Cup Final 2018: After miraculous run, Golden Knights face even more interesting offseason

The Vegas Golden Knights nearly completed an unthinkable championship run, and now faces a number of difficult decisions in their first offseason.

Evan Sporer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals defeat Golden Knights for first NHL title

The Washington Capitals defeat the Vegas Golden Knights to capture their first Stanley Cup. Sporting News provided updates throughout the clinching Game 5.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Chandler Stephenson to bring Stanley Cup to Humboldt

Chandler Stephenson wants to honor the residents of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, by celebrating his Stanley Cup victory with them.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: D.C. fans celebrate end of championship drought

Washington made sure to celebrate after the city's first championship in 26 years.

Gabe Fernandez

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Caps' T.J. Oshie emotional about ailing dad in postgame interviews

Washington forward T.J. Oshie says his father, whose memory is fading because of Alzheimer's disease, will always remember his son winning the Stanley Cup.

Tom Gatto

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin hands Stanley Cup to Nicklas Backstrom

Alex Ovechkin didn't think twice about who to hand the Stanley Cup to after his own lap with the trophy.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Golden Knights' luck finally running out against Capitals

The Golden Knights' storybook season has, perhaps for the first time, hit an unlucky spell, with Vegas now facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Final.

Evan Sporer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals carrying hopes of championship-starved Washington, D.C.

The Capitals have put their fans through agony, but that's no different than the fans of every other D.C. team since the 1991 Super Bowl. Now the Caps are a win away from ending the drought.

David Steele

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Don Cherry doesn't like Capitals 'bird man' Evgeny Kuznetsov

Evgeny Kuznetsov has gone viral for his 'bird dance,' but the celebration has draw the ire of Canadian broadcaster Don Cherry.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Devante Smith-Pelly has 'mind made up' on possible White House visit

Washington forward Devante Smith-Pelly indicated he would not go to the White House if the Capitals win the Stanley Cup and are later invited.

Evan Sporer

Golden ticket? As Knights near Stanley Cup, fans hope for big-time Vegas payout

There are hundreds — possibly thousands — of Golden Knights betting tickets placed months ago on a hunch or out of sentiment now worth life-altering payouts if the expansion team completes its odds-defying championship run.

Brandon Schlager

Tom Wilson, Sergio Ramos show if you're not breaking rules, you're not doing it right

The Capitals' tough guy and Real Madrid's rough-and-tumble captain make no apologies for play that looks dirty to observers. Wilson is about to raise the Stanley Cup and Ramos hoisted the Champions League trophy.

Mike DeCourcy

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Las Vegas tables 'premature' parade plans for Golden Knights

Barring an epic comeback in the Stanley Cup Final, the shiny silver trophy won't be headed to the Sin City. That won't stop them from celebrating the Golden Knights' historic season, though.

Brandon Schlager

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Brayden McNabb blindsides T.J. Oshie during Game 4 garbage time

The Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb may hear from the NHL's Department of Player Safety after he drilled T.J. Oshie from behind toward the end of a Game 4 blowout loss to the Capitals.

Brandon Schlager

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Kuznetsov records four assists as Capitals take 3-1 series lead over Golden Knights

The Washington Capitals defeat the Vegas Golden Knights to become one game away from hockey's ultimate prize. Sporting News provided updates throughout Game 4.

Alec Gearty

What're the odds? Golden Knights among biggest betting long shots in sports history

The NHL's expansion Vegas Golden Knights would complete one the most improbable feats in sports history if they capture the Stanley Cup. Here are other famous long shots who defied the odds.

Gabe Fernandez

NHL Mixed Bag: Doubting the Golden Knights? We should know better by now

The Golden Knights have their hands full with the Capitals in the Stanley Cup Final, but if their inaugural season taught us anything, it's downright foolish to count Vegas out. Here's how they can climb back into the series.

Rob Mixer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: How Capitals' defense keeps adapting, frustrating NHL's fastest teams

After being defensively out of sync for the first three quarters of the regular season, the Capitals all got on the same page. That continuity is now leading them closer to a Stanley Cup.

Evan Sporer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Brooks Orpik 'fine' following James Neal's hit in Game 3

Brooks Orpik was delivered a hard hit courtesy of James Neal on Saturday night. But questions arose about Orpik's safety when he wasn't immediately evaluated for a concussion.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Inside Mamma Lucia's, the restaurant that fuels Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

For every Capitals home game, Mamma Lucia's Italian restaurant provides a pregame meal for Alex Ovechkin. Prior to Game 3, the restaurant raised the stakes on what it was delivering.

Evan Sporer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Evgeny Kuznetsov's 'Jordan Game' boosts Capitals in Game 3 win

Evgeny Kuznetsov's status for Game 3 was uncertain. Not only did he play; he played a monumental role in the Capitals' win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Golden Knights.

Evan Sporer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Alex Ovechkin, nearing mission accomplished, gets 'poetic justice' in Game 3

Alex Ovechkin has waited 13 long years for his Stanley Cup moment, so he wasn't going to let Game 3 in Washington, D.C., pass him by.

Evan Sporer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Alex Ovechkin helps Capitals take Game 3, series lead over Golden Knights

Alex Ovechkin scored to help the Capitals claim a 3-1 win and 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Sporting News provided live updates from Washington's Game 3 victory.

John Arlia

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Caps counter Golden Knights' pregame show with . . . Pat Sajak

The "Wheel of Fortune" host introduces the starting lineups before Game 3 in Washington. That's not quite the same as on-ice sword fights and drum lines, eh?

Tom Gatto

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin gets his championship moment in D.C., at long last

After 13 years of waiting, the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin will finally get to play a Stanley Cup Final game on his home ice in Washington.

Evan Sporer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: On Braden Holtby, 'The Save,' and prayers answered in Game 2

Washington goaltender Braden Holtby's sprawling, miracle save late in the third period helped send the series back to D.C. tied 1-1. It also represented a possible makeup call by the hockey gods.

Brandon Schlager

Stanley Cup Final 2018: On wrong side of 'The Save,' Golden Knights' Alex Tuch keeps a short memory

Alex Tuch was on the wrong end of Braden Holtby's miraculous save in Game 2, but the Golden Knights forward is moving on, a concept he's grown familiar with.

Evan Sporer

NHL Mixed Bag: In appreciation of Las Vegas, the hockey market we never knew we needed

Las Vegas has thrown a party for the NHL the only way it knows how through Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, and the fun is only getting started.

Rob Mixer

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Twitter reacts to Braden Holtby's 'save of the century'

Braden Holtby's remarkable stick save in the final two minutes of Game 2 sent NHL Twitter into a frenzy.

John Arlia

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Eller, Holtby help Capitals earn gritty Game 2 win over Golden Knights

The Washington Capitals evened up the Stanley Cup Final at a game apiece with a 3-2 victory over the Golden Knights. Sporting News provided live updates from Game 2.

John Arlia

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Braden Holtby makes ridiculous save to preserve Game 2 win

Braden Holtby makes a miraculous stick save to preserve the Capitals' 3-2 victory over the Golden Knights.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Brooks Orpik scores first goal in 220 games

Brooks Orpik scored his first goal since February 2016, and it came in a big moment.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov leaves game with upper-body injury

The Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov left the first period of Game 2 with an apparent injury.

Alec Gearty

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Golden Knights' Fleury shows off puck-handling, shot ahead of Game 2

Marc-Andre Fleury shed his goalie gear and showed off some of his puck skills during Golden Knights morning skate ahead of Game 2.

Alec Gearty