(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen)
Going into the New Year the Golden Knights had a 3rd period goal differential of +18, which was second-best in the NHL. Vegas dominated the final frame in their first 37 games of the season. The Golden Knights allowed only one or fewer 3rd period goals 31 times. 31 out of 37 games! On average VGK was letting in a paltry 0.83 final frame goals in that span. At the same time, the Golden Knights were averaging 1.78 3rd period goals per game. Final frame scoring was a major reason why the 31st franchise was 25-9-3 on New Year’s Eve.
VGK’s 3rd Period Goals Allowed From 10/04 – 12/31
- Allowed 0 Goals: 16
- Allowed 1 Goals: 15
- Allowed 2 Goals: 6
- Allowed 3 or More: 0
As you can see, if an opponent trailed Vegas going into the 3rd period, they weren’t coming. Statistically, the Golden Knights were the much better team on both sides of the ice in the closing 20 minutes. Sadly, things took a turn for the worse in 2025.
VGK’s 3rd Period Goals Allowed From 1/02 – 2/27
- Allowed 0 Goals: 5
- Allowed 1 Goals: 11
- Allowed 2 Goals: 3
- Allowed 3 Goals: 1
- Allowed 4 Goals: 1
** VGK Outscored: 9 times
It was rare for Vegas to be outscored in the final frame in the first half of the season. Their once +18 3rd period goal differential dwindled down to zero from January 1st on. To be fair, the Golden Knights overall goal differential is +31 for the season, which remains the best in the Pacific Division and third in the Western Conference. However, it’s the 3rd period that is becoming the issue. Even if Vegas closes out the game, like they did against Chicago on Thursday, locking down in the waning moments is certainly a concern for coach Bruce Cassidy.
Kevin Fiala (23) takes the feed from Adrian Kempe and elevates the backhander over Ilya Samsonov.
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Adrian Kempe (23)
Quinton Byfield (22)#GoKingsGo #VegasBorn #LAKvsVGK pic.twitter.com/4agCJM0KiK— LA Royalty (@LARoyalty1967) February 25, 2025
Over the next 10 games, the Golden Knights are facing only two dangerous 3rd period opponents. Next week the Toronto Maple Leafs will visit T-Mobile Arena, followed by the Tampa Bay Lightning later in March. Both clubs have scored at least 60 3rd period goals and have a combined +12 final frame differential. Besides those two adversaries, Vegas should be able to handle the remaining eight matchups. Boston, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh make it a habit by giving up goals in the final 20 minutes.
Cassidy says he knows Samsonov can be better and he needs to tighten up his game but he's as upset with the issues in front of him.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 28, 2025
Since Vegas’ bench boss hinted at his distress about opponents scoring 1.10 goals per 3rd period, we can assume it’s been discussed in the locker room. Hopefully, the Golden Knights address their defensive lapses and return to their high-teen goal differential. There’s no better time to start than tomorrow. Especially, if starting goaltender Adin Hill starts in net.
John
Duh.. you think do!?
How about teaching these guys how to not give away the puck how many goals recently because theyve given away the freaking puck!
JB
Let’s see if the boys can put together a complete game tonight. Only five days to trade deadline. I think something is going to happen!
Donald J Trump
President Donald Trump’s Department of Education has launched a public portal called “End DEI.” There, parents, students, teachers, and community members can report discriminatory practices in K-12 public schools.
From Breitbart News:
“The U.S. Department of Education launched a public portal on Thursday for parents, students, teachers, and communities to submit reports of sex and race-based discrimination in public K-12 schools. The portal is called the ‘End DEI’ portal and allows the submission of an email address, the name of a student’s school or school district, and a text box with 450-word limit for detailing concerning practices.”
The portal’s message is clear: “Schools should be focused on learning.” What a revolutionary concept, right?
TS
” schools should be focused on kearning”. Learning just what, exactly? Then why are schools being forced to preach religion to students in schools?.Religion belongs in CHURCH, not the schools. If we want our children to learn about Religion, we send them.to CHURCH. If we want our children educated , we send them to SCHOOL. These are TWO distinct and separate institutions, and should be kept that way in publuc schools.
ThG
And you claim you were a teacher in one of your prior lives ? What a dumb A$$ post.
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riley smith held out sunday
Cedric
Eat a dick
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fuck off simple Cedric
Butch Cassidy
I give the McManagers HUGE props for letting the Eichel Tap-In Merchant aka Marchessault walk away to a bottom cellar team. It’s a shame the Conn went to that tap in Merchant when it rightfully should have been given to Eichel.
Jose
Elliotte Friedman reporting that the Golden Knights are interested in Brayden Schenn.
knights fan in minny
blues still have a chance
ThG
AlexSucks band of year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwfLBGgUpuQ
In just a year, ALEXSUCKS has shaken up the scene. Sexy, funny, and unflinching, the band is bicoastally notorious for good music and good parties. We got to dive into the ALEXSUCKS world — their origins, influences, and exciting projects in the works.
With Alex Alvarez on vocals/guitar, Topgun on bass, John Luther on guitar, and Ethan Demoulin on the drums, the ALEXSUCKS sound is always evolving. ALEXSUCKS started off experimenting with sounds and musical styles based off the clasic garage rock template. But, as the band has grown, their recent projects have found a new stride, solidifying the distinctive direction the band has been heading in. With their new sound in the works, ALEXSUCKS is in the final stages of completing their debut LP — I had a chance to listen to the early cuts — it’s punchy, it’s raw, it’s nothing but bangers.
Everyone had a hand in the ideation and writing process, each adding their own quirks and flare to tracks. Hailing from Denver, Cleveland, Seattle, and Los Angeles respectively, it’s only natural that the band draw inspiration from a wide range of genres and groups. But, as skaters and punks at heart, there are musical throughlines — whether they be LCD Soundsystem, Car Seat Headrest, or Beck.
Their recent single, “What We’re Doing Here,” teases the upcoming album, marking the band’s new direction. Tightly knit and sonically rad, the song wrestles with the fear of ruining new connections and the unpredictable nature of life. While the album title is under wraps, fans can expect its reveal during the band’s upcoming spring tour.