The Golden Knights have had a luxurious February schedule because of the NHL’s canceled Winter Olympic break, but will play their final 31 games in 64 days.
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Defenseman Alec Martinez didn’t skate with the Golden Knights on Thursday or Friday as he continues to work his way back from a facial laceration and COVID.
After spending a good portion of the season in first place, the Golden Knights hit the 50-game mark second in the Pacific Division behind Calgary with company in the playoff chase.
Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said captain Mark Stone will go on long-term injured reserve with a back injury and center Jack Eichel will make his debut Wednesday.
The Calgary Flames took advantage of the Golden Knights’ tired legs Wednesday to move into first place in the Pacific Division by points percentage.
The Golden Knights made life difficult for Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and his teammates and came away with a shutout Tuesday night at Rogers Place.
The Golden Knights welcomed back three players for Tuesday’s game at the Edmonton Oilers, but they also placed one player on injured reserve.
The crowd roared every time Alex Tuch popped up in a tribute video during Tuesday’s game featuring former Golden Knights’ Alex Tuch, Cody Eakin and Peyton Krebs.
Jonathan Marchessault scored his 20th goal and added an assist, and the Golden Knights rolled to a victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena.
Forwards Max Pacioretty, who missed the previous 10 games, and Reilly Smith, who missed two, were back on the ice, but their presence wasn’t enough for the Golden Knights.
Facing a two-goal deficit in the third period, the Golden Knights battled back before losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime to pick up a point Tuesday.
Robin Lehner registered his first shutout, and the Golden Knights opened their four-game road trip with a victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday.
A limited number of tickets to NHL All-Star Weekend at T-Mobile Arena are available on the Golden Knights website.
Defenseman Shea Theodore scored in overtime to spark the Golden Knights past the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night in the final game of an eight-game homestand.
NHL players aren’t going to the Winter Olympics, but Golden Knights prospect Brendan Brisson, the 29th overall pick in the 2020 draft, will represent Team USA.