Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel — who went 1-2 in the 2015 NHL draft — meet for the first time in an NHL playoff series when the Edmonton Oilers play the Golden Knights.
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Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
Oakland Athletics fans are angry, sad, and bitter about the prospect of their team relocating to Southern Nevada. Several offered their thoughts at Friday’s home game.
The Golden Knights played one of their best games of the season in winning the best-of-seven series with a victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.
After missing three months of the season following back surgery, Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has been targeted by the Winnipeg Jets but is holding his own.
When a team wins Game 4 to take a 3-1 advantage, it has gone on to win the series nearly 90 percent of the time. Those are known as great odds for the Golden Knights.
After blowing a three-goal third-period lead, the Golden Knights found their game and defeated the Winnipeg Jets in double overtime in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup series.
Dave Ziegler will oversee his second draft for the Raiders, hoping to land a starting player and difference-maker with the seventh overall pick.
The Golden Knights found their game after the first period and defeated the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday to even the best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series 1-1.
It will be interesting to see if the worst team in baseball is serious about spending money for the on-field product more than it has in forever.
The Golden Knights weren’t good at much of anything in a loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. But don’t expect this veteran team to panic facing a 1-0 deficit.
The Knights were far too passive and had poor puck management throughout a 5-1 loss to open the best-of-seven series against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Golden Knights turned to their leadership group when another injury-riddled season threatened to derail their goal of returning to the playoffs and winning a Stanley Cup.
Winnipeg fans may not like it, but the Knights are one of several teams who have taken advantage of a loophole to add a star player for the playoffs.
Henderson resident Eddie Saiz finished the famed Boston Marathon course in 3:14:11, crossing the line in pouring rain and tearing up when he was presented his medal.
Eddie Saiz of Henderson came within minutes three times before finally breaking through to qualify for this year’s Boston Marathon.