Kopitar’s hat trick propels Kings to 6-2 victory over Vegas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar had the Kings’ third hat trick in an opener and two assists, Drew Doughty added a goal and three assists, and Los Angeles opened its season with a 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Kopitar set a franchise record with five points in an opener. […]
Vegas defeats Seattle, 4-3, ruins Kraken league debut
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Pacioretty scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled the Seattle Kraken’s debut with a 4-3 win on Tuesday night. Vegas, which made its league debut four years ago, held off a rally from the NHL’s latest addition in what turned out to be a scrappy effort from the Kraken. […]
Marchessault’s passion has him eager for Vegas’ new season
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Young hockey players tend to get a certain glimmer in their eyes when a new season approaches, and they talk about the sport they grew up learning on a pond or outdoor rink. Fueled by one thing, 30-year-old Jonathan Marchessault still gets that gleam. “Passion,” the Vegas Golden Knights forward said […]
Golden Knights, Avalanche appear to be teams to beat in West
The Vegas Golden Knights have made deep playoff runs in three of their four years and are used to being looked at as the team to beat in the Western Conference. Advancing in the postseason, though, is not going to satisfy a young franchise that lost in the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural season […]
Lehner encouraged after meeting with NHL and players’ union
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner said Tuesday he is encouraged about inciting change in hockey after having conversations with the NHL and NHL Players’ Association about concerns he voiced on social media over the weekend. The NHL reached out to Lehner to set up an interview after he made several accusations Saturday […]
Golden Knights enter new era with same high expectations
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights are no longer the NHL’s shiny new toy. That honor now belongs to the expansion Seattle Kraken. With only seven players left from the inaugural roster that reached the 2018 Stanley Cup Final and the original face of the franchise, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, now in Chicago, Vegas […]
AP source: Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks
Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has committed to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, setting aside his reservations about leaving Vegas. A person with direct knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday that last season’s Vezina Trophy winner informed the Blackhawks of his decision after spending the past week contemplating his future. The […]
Miami RedHawks defenseman Bray Crowder is keeping his options open for hockey
“I want people to say that I’m a good person before they say I’m a good hockey player.” Considering that Bray Crowder is preparing for his senior year with the Miami (of Ohio) Redhawks and has already attended a rookie camp with the Vegas Golden Knights, that is saying something.
Rangers renew new enforcer Ryan Reaves’ contract through ’23
Ryan Reaves agreed to terms with the New York Rangers on an extension Saturday, a deal that puts the team’s new enforcer under contract through the 2022-23 season. The Rangers acquired Reaves from the Vegas Golden Knights this week for a 2022-third round pick. It’s general manager Chris Drury’s latest move in the organization’s ongoing […]
Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins
Reigning Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Marc Andre Fleury has been traded from Vegas to Chicago and is contemplating his future, according to his agent. Allan Walsh tweeted Tuesday that Fleury had still not heard from the Golden Knights about the deal. The 36-year-old goalie did not have Chicago on his 10-team no-trade list but did not […]