Locked On Golden Knights - Daily Podcast On the Vegas Golden Knights

MOMENTUM HUNT: Torts/VGK won't be content playing for a split in Carolina

04 Jun 2026

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The Golden Knights will look to go up 2-games-to-none in Carolina tonight.  VGK, as we saw in the Avs series, is not content with a split in Carolina...

VGK rallies for its 7th comeback win in the playoffs to take Game 1 on Hertl's GWG

03 Jun 2026

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The  Golden Knights rallied from a 2-0 deficit to come back and defeat the Carolina Hurricane 5-4 in a wild affair in Raleigh.  VGK leads the series...

High Stakes Clash: VGK and Carolina battle for glory.

02 Jun 2026

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Game 1 Showdown!   VGK and Carolina collide in Raleigh tonight as the Golden Knights are chasing their second Stanley Cup while Carolina hasn't been ...

Stanley Cup Final Preview! Crossover with Locked On Hurricanes

02 Jun 2026

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Our Chris Gawlik joins Zachary Martin for a Crossover with Locked On Hurricanes as they preview the Stanley Cup Final. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Superstars Eichel and Marner MUST deliver in Cup Final

01 Jun 2026

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The Golden Knights must get production from its two superstars - Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner - if they are to capture the second Stanley Cup in franc...

VGK vs Canes Cup Showdown ignites Playoff Debate

30 May 2026

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Bonus episode: Early preview VGK vs Canes, McCrimmon tells Leafs fans to "Get over it!", and Cassidy still being blocked by VGK.  Hosted by Simplecas...

UNAPOLOGETIC! McCrimmon defends bold move, hiring of Torts

29 May 2026

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GM Kelly McCrimmon defending his firing of Bruce Cassidy and the hiring of John Tortorella late in the season.  McCrimmon, in an NHL.com interview sa...

'Guidance Counselor' Tortorella pushes all the right buttons

28 May 2026

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The Golden Knights are now 19-4-1 under John Tortorella.  As VGK prepares for its third Cup series, Torts has a minute to catch his breath after bein...

Sweep!

27 May 2026

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The Golden Knights completed the four-game sweep of the President's Trophy-winning Avalanche with a hard fought 2-1 victory over the Avs at the Fortre...

VGK looks for series sweep, chance to advance to Cup Final

26 May 2026

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VGK is looking to wrap-up its Western Conference Final with a sweep tonight over the ailing Colorado Avalanche.  The Golden Knights enter tonight wit...

RESILIENCE: VGK comes back from a three-goal deficit, looks to end series Tuesday

25 May 2026

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The Golden Knights rallied from a three-goal deficit for the first ever in the playoffs to pull off a comeback win over the Avs 5-3 to put themselves ...

Driver's Seat: VGK takes commanding 2-0 series lead over Avs

23 May 2026

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VGK's top line fueled the 3-1 Game 3 win over the Avalanche to take a commanding 2-games-to-none lead in the Western Conference Final. Ivan Barbashev ...

Pressure Cooker: Can VGK steal a second win in Denver tonight?

22 May 2026

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The Golden Knights already have taken back home ice advantage but can VGK extend the series lead and go up 2-0?  It will be a difficult task because ...

VGK grabs home ice as Carter Hart dominates

21 May 2026

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The Golden Knights seized home ice advantage by stealing Game 1 of the Western Conference Final 4-2 over the Colorado Avalanche. The script is now fli...

WCF Preview: How VGK can win the series

20 May 2026

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The WCF begins tonight in Denver as the Golden Knights will look to advance to the Cup Final.  But, it won't be an easy task.  The Colorado Avalanch...

Crossover with Locked On Avalanche

20 May 2026

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Our Tony Cordasco and Chris Miceli of Locked on Avalanche have a preview of the Western Conference Final.  We talk about storylines and there are man...

VGK forward lines set for all-out war against Avs in WCF

19 May 2026

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Jack Eichel and Nathan McKinnon are primed for and epic duel on the top line, but it probably will come down to forward depth and contributions by com...

Sanction appeal expected in NYC as VGK prepares for WCF

18 May 2026

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VGK is facing repercussions as a result of John Tortorella and the team defying league media protocols.  The latest incident happened last week when ...

VGK eliminates Ducks in six, moves on the WCF to face Avs

15 May 2026

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The Golden Knights closed out their second round series vs the Ducks with a resounding 5-1 victory in Anaheim Thursday night.  VGK advances to the We...

Adversity: McNabb suspended for Elimination Game

14 May 2026

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The Golden Knights can close out the series against the Ducks Thursday night by winning in Anaheim.  Brayden McNabb's interference/game misconduct pe...

VGK survives major penalty, Dorofeyev clutch with OT goal

13 May 2026

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Pavel Dorofeyev's overtime heroics gave the Golden Knights a 3-2 win and a 3-2 series advantage.  He was set up by Jack Eichel on a shot off Lucas Do...

VGK witholding permission for Cassidy to talk with Oilers

12 May 2026

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Are stall tactics in play with the Edmonton Oilers asking for permission to interview former head coach Bruce Cassidy?  According to a report from in...

Tortorella demands discipline from his team heading into Game 5

12 May 2026

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John Tortorella is concerned about his team spending too much time in the penalty box in this series.  He wants the group to be more disciplined in G...

Series heads back to Las Vegas tied at 2-2

11 May 2026

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The Golden Knights stumbled on the road in 4-3 loss to Anaheim.  The Ducks tied the best-of-seven at 2 games apiece. VGK made a late push as Tomas He...

Marner hatty, four-point game propels VGK to Game 3 win 6-2

09 May 2026

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Mitch Marner's natural hat trick and four point game lifted the Golden Knights to a 6-2 win at the Pond in Anaheim in Game 3.  VGK takes a 2-1 series...

Golden Knights look for at least one win in Anaheim this weekend

08 May 2026

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The Golden Knights will aim to win at least one game this weekend in Anaheim against a team that has dominated the series in a variety of ways.  Alth...

Strong PK can't hide Anaheim speed as Tortorella waits to adjust

07 May 2026

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VGK started Game 2 by shutting down the potent Ducks power play.  In the first period, the Golden Knights committed four straight penalties, includin...

Tortorella demands more in Game 2

06 May 2026

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John Tortorella was short in his press avail Tuesday.  He said after reviewing tape of Game 1, he wasn't pleased with his teams effort.  He wouldn't...

Barbashev's Game-Winner Fuels Icing Outrage as VGK Takes 1-0 Series Lead

05 May 2026

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The Golden Knights scored the game-winning goal Monday on a contraversial no-call on an apparant icing with about 5-minutes remaing.  Ivan Barbashev ...

VGK and Ducks collide in first-ever playoff series. Who survives?

04 May 2026

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The Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks each have momentum coming into the second round series.  VGK disposed of Utah in six games, the Ducks took care ...

Special Edition: Golden Knights wrap-up series in 6 games, up next Anaheim

02 May 2026

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Mitch Marner had three points on two goals and an assist, as VGK closed out the series vs. Utah 5-1 in the sixth game of the opening round.  It was M...

VGK looks to close out series vs Mammoth tonight

01 May 2026

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The Golden Knights look to close out the series in Utah tonight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

SHORTHANDED: Brett Howden goal in 2nd OT give VGK a 3-2 series lead

30 Apr 2026

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Brett Howden scored his second shorthanded goal in as many games, this time in the second overtime period, as VGK walks off a 5-4 home win to take a 3...

VGK looks to seize control of the series tonight vs Utah

29 Apr 2026

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VGK returns to home ice after pulling out a 5-4 victory in Utah Sunday on Shea Theodore's overtime goal.  The series is tied at two games apiece head...

Theodore's OT goal lifts VGK, pulls Golden Knights even in the series

28 Apr 2026

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VGK survived an epic overtime duel in SLC Monday night.  Shea Theodore scored the game-winner in the final minute of O-T to lift VGK 5-4 and tie the ...

VGK feels confident heading into Game 4 after Torts says team took a "step forward"

27 Apr 2026

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The Golden Knights believe they can tie up the series against Utah on the road tonight.  It is a must-win if VGK wants to take the series back home a...

Reax to VGK's Game 3 loss

25 Apr 2026

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Our reaction to the Golden Knights Game 3 loss and whether they can recover being down 2 games to 1 in the series.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

VGK-Mammoth clash in pivotal Game 3

24 Apr 2026

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The Utah Mammoth host their first-ever NHL playoff game tonight in Salt Lake City.  The series is tied at 1-1, but VGK has to realize it can't chase ...

Elevate: VGK's Top-Six Must Step Up

23 Apr 2026

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With the series tied at 1-1 VGK has to be concerned about its lack of production from its Top Six.  It is still early in the series, but the Golden K...

Cooley with the game-winner as Utah knots the series at 1-1

22 Apr 2026

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VGK lost on its home ice to the Mammoth Tuesday night 3-2 as Utah ties the series at one game apiece and heads north on the I-15 for games 3 & 4.  Th...

VGK looks to control home ice advantage in Game 2

21 Apr 2026

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VGK is looking to get out to a 2-0 series lead against the Mammoth tonight and maintain home ice advantage.  Will we see the same hard-hitting that w...

VGK wears down Mammoth, wins 4-2, series opener

20 Apr 2026

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VGK outhit Utah 52-30 in last night's opening round game and those hits wore down the Mammoth in the Golden Knights 4-2 victory.  VGK had to rally fr...

Series Preview: Crossover with Locked On Mammoth

19 Apr 2026

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Top Storylines Key Players to Watch Burning Questions, X-Factors, etc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

How pace could determine winner of VGK-Mammoth series

17 Apr 2026

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John Tortorella has stressed speed in his eight games behind the VGK bench.  He wants his team to continue to play with pace on both ends of the ice....

VGK wraps up the division, will face Mammoth in the opening round

16 Apr 2026

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VGK's late-season 7-0-1 surge led them to the Pacific Division title.  They sealed the deal Wednesday night at home with a 4-1 win over the Utah Mamm...

One point away from Pacific Division Title

15 Apr 2026

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In an up and down season, VGK has a chance tonight vs Seattle to clinch the Pacific Division and secure home ice for the first two rounds.  VGK has h...

Eichel's four-point night lifts VGK over Jets 6-2

14 Apr 2026

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Jack Eichel had a sensational night including his first power play goal of the season in the VGK's 81st game.  A goal and three assists in the game. ...

Playoff Bound!

13 Apr 2026

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The Golden Knights will play for position in the final two games after clinching a playoff berth by winning in Colorado Saturday.  Jack Eichel scored...

New coach, same shootout loss

10 Apr 2026

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Even though VGK has a new coach in Tortorella, they still cannot win in extra time.  Last night they fell in a shootout and lost 4-3.  They gave up ...

VGK skates against freefalling Kraken in Seattle

09 Apr 2026

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VGK faces Seattle Kraken team in disarray tonight.  The Kraken are in the midst of a freefall, they have lost six straight and the collapse continues...

VGK grinds out 2-1 victory over Canucks

08 Apr 2026

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VGK's blue line and goaltending were dialed in last night in a tight game that VGK pulled out on a third period Cole Smith goal, his second against th...

VGK faces unpredictable Canucks

07 Apr 2026

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VGK needs to stay focused tonight against the cellar-dwelling Vancouver Canucks. They are an unpredictable team that is looking forward to a rebuild i...

VGK's swagger is back!

06 Apr 2026

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The theme in the Golden Knights dressing room Saturday night following the 5-1 win over Edmonton, was the return of the team's swagger.  Mark Stone e...

Spirits High! VGK improves to 3-0 under Torts

05 Apr 2026

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Special edition - VGK stops Edmonton's five game win streak in decisive fashion.  The Golden Knights with a 5-1 victory to creep to within a point of...

Marner Activated

03 Apr 2026

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Now that he has seen him up close, we can tell John Tortorello really likes Mitch Marner's game.  He pretty much unlocked Marner over the two games h...

Will VGK embrace Torts high-speed vision vs Calgary tonight?

02 Apr 2026

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Pace, pace and more pace.  John Tortorella worked on his team's speed in Wednesday's practice.  He want the team to play fast in all three zones.  ...

Can Torts rescue VGK down the stretch?

01 Apr 2026

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We debate defensive strategies, shot blocking trends and whether VGK can reclaim Stanley Cup contender status under John Tortorella.  We have only a ...

Torts shakes up lines, VGK overcomes "nervous start" in win over Canucks

31 Mar 2026

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John Tortorella said he made some changes to start the second period against Vancouver last night, because VGK wasn't playing direct and was playing t...

What changes will we see with Tortorella behind the bench?

30 Mar 2026

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Tonight will mark the first game behind the bench for new coach John Tortorella.  We should see some immediate changes.  He believes in tight checki...

Cassidy fired; Tortorella is the new head coach

29 Mar 2026

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Bruce Cassidy got fired by the Golden Knights today.  He ends his Golden Knights tenure with a record of 178-99-43 and the team's first Stanley Cup. ...

VGK drops overtime game to Edmonton as Oilers dominance continues

27 Mar 2026

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VGK stumbled again last night this time in overtime in a 4-3 loss to the Oilers. The Golden Knights have dropped nine of its last ten games against ri...

A lot on the line as VGK hosts Oilers on home ice

26 Mar 2026

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VGK entertains the Edmonton Oilers in a critical four point game at the Fortress Thursday night.  The Golden Knights trail the Oil by just a point in...

Turnovers, lack of scoring doom VGK in Winnipeg loss

25 Mar 2026

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The Golden Knights offense stalled again in last night's 4-1 loss in Winnipeg.  VGK's offense sputtered again despite putting 9 shots on net before t...

Fools Gold? VGK tests consistency in Winnipeg tonight

24 Mar 2026

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VGK is looking to string back-to-back wins together as they face a desperate Winnipeg Jets team that is five points out of a playoff spot.  The Golde...

Misfit Reilly Smith pots game-winner in Dallas

23 Mar 2026

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VGK dictated play in Dallas Sunday enroute to a 3-2 win over the Stars, one of the top teams in the NHL.  Reilly Smith was the hero with the game-win...

Special Edition: VGK in crises mode

22 Mar 2026

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We fired up a special Sunday edition to preview VGK vs Stars, what is going on behind closed doors, lack of chemistry, roster composition and more Hos...

Adin Hill pulled after giving up three goals on three shots in Mammoth loss

20 Mar 2026

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VGK spiraled last night as  Adin Hill was yanked after giving up three goals on four shots.  VGK fell to the Mammoth 4-0 to close out the homestand ...

VGK closes out homestand against improved Mammoth

19 Mar 2026

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VGK battles the Mammoth tonight for a playoff spot.  These teams are tied for sixth place in the West currently, but a win for the Golden Knights wou...

Adin Hill's gaffe and the Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

18 Mar 2026

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Adin Hill's mistake behind the net in the first period was a costly one.  He went behind the net to handle the puck and wound up turning it over to t...

VGK set to tangle with red-hot Buffalo in St. Patrick's Day tilt

17 Mar 2026

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The Golden Knights will try to extend their win streak to three games against a road-tested and first place Buffalo Sabres team that has gone 17-2-1 i...

Dorofeyev ignites VGK in shutout win over Chicago

16 Mar 2026

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The Golden Knights blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 Saturday night.  Pavel Dorofeyev had a second straight three point night to fuel VGK.  He is u...

VGK bounces back as Stone returns, Doro with three points in win over Pens

13 Mar 2026

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Bruce Cassidy reset the lines with the return of Mark Stone last night and VGK responded in a 6-2 victory at the Fortress over the slumping Pittsburgh...

Key four-game homestand begins with Penguins rematch tonight!

12 Mar 2026

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VGK opens a pivotal homestand tonight against the Sidney Crosby-less Penguins.  The Penguins are playing their second game of a five-game road trip w...

VGK passes up open shots, falls to third place after 2-1 loss in Dallas

11 Mar 2026

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VGK dropped a close 2-1 decision in Dallas last night.  The Golden Knights passed up several shooting opportunities from the slot, especially, in a c...

Urgency needed in Dallas tonight!

10 Mar 2026

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VGK will have to play with a sense of urgency tonight with a logjam in the standings and needing to find an identity as the season winds down.  The G...

Wheels coming off for VGK following a night of blunders in loss to Oilers

09 Mar 2026

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The Pacific Division has really tightened after VGK lost at home to the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 in a four-point game.  Bruce Cassidy might have lost his ...

Trade deadline looms, still work to be done

06 Mar 2026

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There is still work to be done, but VGK acquired veteran center Nic Dowd to its lineup Thursday.  The club filled one need by getting a center that c...

VGK digs out of 3-1 hole to break losing streak with overtime win in Detroit

05 Mar 2026

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The comeback win against Detroit could be a pivotal season-altering moment for VGK.  The team needed to rebuild accountability and potentially reset ...

BONUS Episode - Cole Smith?

04 Mar 2026

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VGK made a late-night trade Tuesday to obtain Cole Smith from Nashville.  What does the trade mean and is this the first of multiple moves for the sl...

Same frustrating pattern as VGK chases game in 3-2 loss

04 Mar 2026

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The Golden Knights have now lost three straight and are assured of a non-winning road trip.  Last night on Jack Eichel's return to Buffalo for a four...

Olympic gold medals won't be enough to shield Jack Eichel from a frosty Buffalo reception

03 Mar 2026

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We will see if the temperature in Buffalo toward Jack Eichel has cooled in his fourth visit back to the Queen City.  It has been frosty to say the le...

Bonus Episode: Buy or Sell

02 Mar 2026

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Bonus Episode:  As the trade deadline looms, should VGK buy or sell?  We look at both sides as personnel concerns mount. How can VGK acquire players...

Shutout and Lifeless: Bruising loss to Penguins

02 Mar 2026

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VGK had no pulse in Sunday's loss in Pittsburgh. The Golden Knights gave up five goals including two on the power play in a 5-0 loss.  We'd like to b...

VGK's five Olympians expected in the lineup at Capitals tonight

27 Feb 2026

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VGK travels to D.C. and Pittsburgh this weekend.  We are expect to see the return of all five Olympians to the Golden Knights lineup.  Jack Eichel a...

VGK rests five Olympians but storms past the Kings 6-4 in L.A.

26 Feb 2026

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Playing with mostly reserves in the lineup, VGK had a five-goal outburst in the third period enroute to a 6-4 victory in L.A. against the Kings.  The...

VGK returns from Olympic break in L.A. with several superstars expected to be missing

25 Feb 2026

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VGK has scratched Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin, Gold Medalists on the Victory Tour, from Wednesday's game in L.A.  Bruce Cassidy returned to coach hi...

Likely absence of VGK players could impact the team's lineup in L.A. Wednesday

24 Feb 2026

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We have a debate about balancing post-Olympic celebrations and NHL responsibilities. Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin continued their Olympic celebration ...

OLYMPICS SQUAD: GOLDEN: Team USA Stuns Canada as Jack Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck SECURE Historic Win

23 Feb 2026

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Team USA stuns Team Canada with Jack Hughes’ overtime heroics to clinch gold, marking a historic double as both U.S. men’s and women’s teams tak...

USA stuns hockey world, ends 46-year drought

22 Feb 2026

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Our reactions to Team USA winning the Gold Medal for the first time in 46 years.  Jack Hughes potted the Golden Goal for the United States. The U.S. ...

USA and Canada vie for Olympic Gold

21 Feb 2026

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Who will take home Olympic Gold Sunday?  Will one of five Golden Knights score the Golden Goal?  Could Jack Eichel or Noah Hanifin have big games fo...

OLYMPICS SQUAD: CLASH: USA vs. Canada SET for Gold—Who Will CONQUER the Ultimate Hockey Showdown?

21 Feb 2026

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USA and Canada set up a dream gold medal showdown after dominating in Olympic hockey semifinals—can Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon outduel the ...

USA hopes to strike gold this weekend

20 Feb 2026

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The U.S. Men's hockey team hopes to strike gold for the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice team this weekend.  The USA team faces Slovakia whil...

USA and Canada survive to advance to the semis, Marner rises to the occasion

19 Feb 2026

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The Golden Knights Mitch Marner had his biggest moment on the Olympic stage by potting the game winner in Canada's 4-3 overtime win over Czechia.  Me...

OLYMPICS SQUAD: THRILLER: USA Women Stun Canada in Overtime, Hilary Knight LIFTS Team, Olympic Rule CHANGE?

19 Feb 2026

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USA Women seize Olympic gold in dramatic overtime, stunning Team Canada and cementing a new era of rivalry. Is Canada's reign slipping with a generati...

EXPLOSIVE: Mitch Marner RESCUES Canada, NHL Superstars IMPACT Olympic Games, Crosby Injury FEARS

19 Feb 2026

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Canada and Team USA punch their tickets to the Olympic hockey semifinals after gripping overtime battles. Are NHL stars elevating the sport’s global...

USA faces Sweden in Olympic hockey elimination game

18 Feb 2026

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USA faces a do-or-die quarterfinal showdown against Sweden, the same team that defeated the U.S. in the Four Nations last year. We feel the game could...

VGK/NHL teams return to practice today

17 Feb 2026

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VGK returns to the ice for practice today with a depleted roster due to injuries and players who are still in Milan for the Winter Olympics.  We want...

OLYMPICS SQUAD: USA Women's Hockey DOMINATES – Can Marie-Philip Poulin and Team Canada PULL the UPSET?

17 Feb 2026

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USA and Canada women’s hockey set up a classic gold medal showdown, but is the lack of parity hurting the sport’s global growth? Gil Martin, Eddie...

Eichel and Stone elevate their games; USA and Canada on collision course

16 Feb 2026

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Team USA and Team Canada are on a collision course heading into the knock-out round.  After each team went 3-0 in the preliminaries, teams that lose ...

OLYMPICS SQUAD: FINLAND FLEX: Juuse Saros SHUTS DOWN Sweden

14 Feb 2026

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Finland shocks Sweden with a commanding 4-1 win in a fierce Nordic rivalry, as Juuse Saros rebounds with standout goaltending and Mikko Rantanen finds...