Eric Staal’s play since Feb. 1 lifted the Minnesota Wild from out of the playoffs to third in the Central Division.
David Schoen
Reporter: Golden Knights, NHL
Email: dschoen@reviewjournal.com
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David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Jason Zucker, who was raised in Las Vegas, had a goal and an assist in his homecoming, and the Golden Knights struggled again with the Minnesota Wild in a 4-2 loss Friday at T-Mobile Arena.
A memorable season for Scott and Natalie Zucker culminates Friday when the Minnesota Wild meet the Golden Knights at 7:30 p.m. Friday at T-Mobile Arena in a pivotal game for both teams.
Marc-Andre Fleury was pulled 2:31 into the second period after allowing four goals, and the Golden Knights lost 8-3 to the opportunistic New Jersey Devils on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights open a four-game homestand Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils as they creep closer to clinching a playoff berth.
The Golden Knights practice Wednesday morning should offer a better clue about who might be available against the New Jersey Devils.
Nicolas Hague last month became the first Ontario Hockey League defenseman to surpass the 30-goal mark since 2000 and is another prospect to watch for the Golden Knights.
Greg Moore and Justin Reves of “The Justin and Greg Show” started a petition to make the Golden Knights the official NHL team of Saskatchewan.
The smoke from last week’s NHL trade deadline has cleared, and the Sharks, Jets and Predators emerged as winners from the flurry of activity.
Ottawa’s Alex Burrows scored the go-ahead goal 8:51 into the third period, and the Golden Knights lost 5-4 to the Senators on Friday at T-Mobile Arena.
Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt missed his first game of the season Friday. Schmidt and forward James Neal did not play Friday against the Ottawa Senators at T-Mobile Arena because of undisclosed injuries.
Essentially, the Golden Knights “swiped right” on Ottawa Senators all-star defenseman Erik Karlsson prior to the NHL trade deadline Monday, but they never went on a date.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant defends Ryan Reaves after the rugged forward took two minor penalties in third period of Tuesdays 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
The Vegas Golden Knights made two critical turnovers that led directly to goals, and the Los Angeles Kings walked away from T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory in a battle of backup goaltenders.
The Golden Knights made two separate deals Monday, acquiring left wing Tomas Tatar from Detroit and minor league defenseman Philip Holm from Vancouver.