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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 5 NASHVILLE PREDATORS 2 (6-2-0, 12 PTS)

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On October 13, 2026

In Game Recaps

Recap:The Golden Knights took a short trip to Music City for the second game of a back-to-back. Quickly into the game, the Predators took the opening lead. Tomas Hertl answered right back to even the score. Minutes later, Jack Eichel poked in his fourth goal of the season to give VGK a 2-1 edge.

The Predators evened the score with a shorthanded goal midway through the period. Late in the frame, William Karlsson scored to give Vegas a 3-2 lead going into the second intermission.

Vegas rookie Trevor Connelly stretched the lead in the opening five minutes of the final period. Two shifts later, Brett Howden and the Golden Knights took a commanding 5-2 advantage.

The Golden Knights’ record improves to 6-2-0, defeating the Predators 5-2 in Nashville. Next up, Vegas will travel back home for a matchup with the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Puck drop against the Flames is scheduled for 7 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Not exactly the easiest spot for the Golden Knights on the second of a B2B with travel while the opponent is sitting waiting for them. The penalty kill came through in a big way for Vegas in this one, not only killing the penalties but setting up chances quickly afterwards. Really good game for VGK defensemen too as both McNabb and Hanifin had excellent passes leading to goals. (Analysis by Ken)

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MINNESOTA WILD 4 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 (5-2-0, 10 PTS)

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On October 12, 2026

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Recap:  The Golden Knights traveled to Minnesota for their first of a back-to-back. Past the midway point of the opening period, the Wild took the first lead of the game. Minnesota added two late goals to take a 3-0 advantage into the 1st intermission.

Quickly into the 2nd period, Rasmus Andersson scored to get Vegas on the scoreboard. Andersson’s goal was the only one in the middle frame, allowing the Wild to hold on to their 3-1 lead.

Vegas had several chances in the final period, but they couldn’t break through early on. William Karlsson scored his first goal of the season midway through the final frame to cut the Wild’s lead to 3-2. Late in the game, Minnesota added a goal to win by two.

The Golden Knights’ record improves to 5-2-0, falling to the Wild 4-2 in Minnesota. Next up, Vegas will fly to Nashville for a matchup tomorrow with the Predators. Puck drop in Music City is scheduled for 5:45 PM as part of Frozen Frenzy. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: For the third time in seven games this season the Golden Knights found themselves in a 3-0 hole early in the game. Like they have in each of the other two they battled their way back and made it a game. They were unable to make that final play in this game in large part because the power play went ice cold against one of the best PK’s in the league. Hopefully they didn’t sap too much of the energy tonight with a back-to-back tomorrow against a well-rested Nashville.  (Analysis by Ken)

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Inaugural Team’s Return Offered A Reminder That Fun Still Remains

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On October 12, 2026

In Team Ops

(Photo Credit: @DiSportsMom on X/Twitter)

Over the weekend, the Golden Knights did a wonderful job honoring the 2017-18 team that went on one of the most magical runs in American sports history, and captured the hearts of Las Vegas.

The return of so many familiar faces offered a reminder of what made that inaugural season special, not just on the ice, but away from it. In those early days, locker room conversations centered on a season no one quite knew what to expect from. At practice, players were still marveling at their white gloves and the novelty of wearing gear with Vegas across it.

There was a palpable exuberance around the team. And whenever head coach Gerard Gallant stepped behind a microphone, he seemed to return to the same three-letter word to describe what he wanted his players to have on the ice: Fun.

That message was so persistent that it could sometimes seem as though hockey itself was secondary. And in recent years, that word has disappeared from the vernacular.

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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 LOS ANGELES KINGS 1 (5-1-0, 10 PTS)

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On October 10, 2026

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Recap: The Golden Knights celebrated the 2017-18 Western Conference champion team while hosting Pacific Division rival LA Kings. Vegas committed multiple penalties in the opening frame but killed them all off, including a 5-on-3 disadvantage. After 20 minutes, the Golden Knights and Kings were locked in a scoreless tie.

Quickly into the middle period, Mark Stone found Trevor Connely for the opening score of the game on the power play. Minutes later, the Kings tied the contest with a PP goal of their own. The period was full of matching penalties and scrums, keeping the game 1-1 going into the intermission.

Both teams traded chances but neither successfully found the back of the net. For the second straight game, Vegas needed overtime to decide the winner. VGK picked up a power play halfway through OT, which they swiftly took advantage of. Mitch Marner ended the game with his second goal of the season.

The Golden Knights’ record improves to 5-1-0, defeating the Kings 2-1 in OT. Next up, Vegas will travel to the State of Hockey for a battle against the Minnesota Wild on Monday. Puck drop against the Wild is scheduled for 5 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: A weird game in which it wasn’t a great defensive effort by either team and it didn’t take an overly heroic day by either goaltender, but it ended at 1-1 after 60. The balance of the game tilted in VGK’s favor a bit more than LA’s, so the right team probably came out on top but it wasn’t exactly the high-flying October-style hockey game we’ve been seeing recently. (Analysis by Ken)

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Why I Believe The Golden Knights’ 9-Year Sellout Streak Ended

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On October 10, 2026

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(Photo Credit: Ken Boehlke, SinBin.vegas)

October 8th, 2026, marked the end of an era at T-Mobile Arena. The date itself will go down in the record books as the first time in Vegas Golden Knights history they failed to sell out a game, but the occasion has been a long time in the making.

All sorts of reasons will be given as to why it happened, and happened so abruptly, on a Thursday night game in October against Canadian opposition. Every single one of them has merit. From Metallica playing down the street to the price of parking and concessions. To our neighbors to the North’s distaste for this country to the rise in gas, groceries, and everything else. It’s all true, and it all played a part, but none of it captures what actually happened at Thursday night’s game, and what will inevitably continue to occur the rest of the season.

At its simplest, this is a question of value. The combined cost of tickets, parking, and concessions is no longer worth it to enough people to fill the building.

The question is why.

Here’s my oversimplified thesis: It has never been harder to be a Golden Knights fan because the organization has shifted from building a community around hockey to operating like any other billion-dollar corporation, with profit as its defining priority.

Some of this comes down to circumstances, or the uncontrollable. The rest comes down to choices, or the controllable.

The uncontrollable factors have dominated the discussion to this point. Blaming the economy, Canadians’ understandable reluctance to visit the US, and “success fatigue” is easier than asking whether the organization has damaged its relationship with fans. That’s especially true of observers whose social media hot takes reveal little understanding of Las Vegas.

To be fair, all of these factors have an impact. Their importance varies from fan to fan, but each accounts for a slice of the fault pie behind the end of VGK’s incredible 397-game* sellout streak. Together, however, they do not account for the whole.

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Ryan Craig’s Confidence In The Kids Pays Off In Shootout

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On October 9, 2026

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Last season, no team was worse at shootout than the Vegas Golden Knights. VGK participated in nine shootouts in 2025-26 and won just one. Of the 11 teams that participated in at least nine, every other team won at least three, and 10 of the 11 won at least four.

Vegas shooters converted on just 16.1% of their attempts (5 for 31), the second-worst mark in the league, ahead of St. Louis, and the goalies stopped 59.3% (19 of 32), ranking 23rd out of 31 teams that participated in at least one.

Those shootout struggles left points on the table. Had things gone slightly differently down the stretch, they could have cost the Golden Knights a playoff berth, and ultimately the run that took them to their third Stanley Cup Final.

Enter: Ryan Craig.

In his first chance behind the bench in the shootout, Craig wasted no time in switching things up from last year. After electing to go first as the home team, Craig sent 23-year-old Braeden Bowman over the boards to take the first attempt.

There’s a lot of trust in all of our players and yet some guys get that opportunity. We saw Bowman do it in the preseason and Trevor as well. I’ve seen him do that at the American Hockey League level. And at that point, it’s a one-on-one with the goalie. I thought those guys did a real good job. -Ryan Craig

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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4 TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 3 (4-1-0, 8 PTS) – SO (2-1)

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On October 8, 2026

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Recap: The Golden Knights returned to Las Vegas for a two-game homestand beginning against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto opened the scoring 34 seconds into the opening 20 minutes and added a second goal moments later. The Maple Leafs took a 3-0 lead before the midway mark of the period. Late in the frame, Mark Stone got Vegas on the board with his third goal of the season.

Quickly into the 2nd period, Brett Howden scored his first of the season to get Vegas within one. A few shifts later, Jack Eichel evened up the score on a successful penalty shot opportunity.

Both teams fought in the final frame, but neither could find the back of the net. After 60 minutes, the game needed overtime and a shootout to decide a winner. Braeden Bowman and Trevor Connelly scored shootout goals while Adin Hill stopped Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Gavin McKenna, and Jonh Tavares.

The Golden Knights record improves to 4-1-0 defeating the Maple Leafs 4-3 in SO. Next up, Vegas will welcome the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Puck drop against the Kings is scheduled for 7 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Another slow start followed by a massive turnaround. I’d say they need to figure out how to fix this problem but honestly I’m not sure they need to anymore. They rode it all the way to the Cup Final last year and they actually seem even more comfortable doing it this year. Also, Ryan Craig going to the bag of tricks with Bowman and Connelly in shootout. (Analysis by Ken)

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