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5 Most Intriguing Golden Knights Games During 2026-27 Season

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On July 22, 2026

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This year, for the first time since the league came to Vegas, there are 84 games to choose from. Game 1 for the Golden Knights is an opening-night date with the likely Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks, while Game 84 is a visit from the LA Kings.

Here are the five most intriguing games in between.

December 12th at Toronto Maple Leafs

Every time Mitch Marner returns to Toronto, it’s going to be a spectacle. Last year’s return was a bit of an odd situation with it being the second of a back-to-back, the Maple Leafs struggling, and Marner still not truly settled completely in with the Golden Knights. This time, Marner is coming off a Conn Smythe-worthy playoff run, which went a long way in shutting up the doubters from up North. He should be much looser and able to play the exciting style of game we’ve come to know from Marner. The crowd will be all over him, both teams will be amped up for the game, and VGK should be the significantly better team. The first one was fun, this one might be even better. (Oh, and Colton Sissons plays there now.)

December 16th vs San Jose Sharks

Eventually, the Sharks’ rebuild will be complete, and they will become a true contender not only in the Pacific Division but also for the Stanley Cup. However, no matter what happens in every other game for either team, the Sharks’ return to competitiveness will not feel real until they defeat the Golden Knights. The rivalry will probably never return to the heights it was at in 2019, but Vegas has grown so used to beating up on San Jose that if it stops, it’s going to hit in a place VGK fans haven’t felt in a while. One game will never determine supremacy in the division, but if both teams are at the top of the division after Thanksgiving, this one will feel massive.

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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 DALLAS STARS 2 (32-25-14, 78 PTS)

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On March 22, 2026

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to snap their winless streak with a victory in Dallas. Vegas struck first off a rare coast-to-coast rush from Brayden McNabb. It was McNabb’s 4th goal of the season. Later the Stars evened the score on the power play goal and took the lead with 5-on-5 goal.

Ivan Barbashev scored the only goal of the middle frame to tie the game at two goals apiece.

With minutes winding down, Reilly Smith scored the game-winning goal for Vegas.

The Golden Knights record improves to 32-25-14 defeating the Stars 3-2 in Dallas. Next, Vegas will travel to Winnipeg for a matchup with the Jets on tomorrow evening. Puck drop in Winnipeg is scheduled for 5 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis:  The Golden Knights got on the board first, which has been an issue recently, but didn’t convert it like they would have liked, falling behind before the end of the 1st. A special teams war broke out in the middle period and VGK came out on the right side of it thanks to a nifty goal by the second unit. In the end, it was Reilly Smith, who had been healthy scratched five straight games coming through in a big way. Great moment for the team, even better moment for the original Golden Knight. (Analysis by Ken)

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Greasy Goals Missing, VGK Still Can’t Get The Message

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On March 12, 2026

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Before the 2025-26 season began, Bruce Cassidy came in with one specific area of improvement on his mind. After watching the scoring dry up against Edmonton, one of the league’s worst defensive teams, in the 2025 Playoffs, Cassidy knew that for Vegas to have success this year, they’d have to score a specific style of goal.

We’ve talked about offensive zone principles and how we can score more goals in the dirty areas. That was an evaluation from why our season ended last year. -Cassidy on October 10th, 2025

To have success at the hardest time of the year, the Golden Knights would have to score “greasy” “playoff-style” goals. Unlike the pretty highlight goals VGK have been known for from many of their highly-skilled forwards, these goals typically come on rebound, tips, loose pucks, or broken plays, and they almost always happen directly in front of the opposing goal.

Cassidy harped on it throughout training camp and well into the first month of the season. He has brought it back up time and time again. And now, as we enter the time of year when these goals really are the only way to win games, the Golden Knights have still not proven they’ve gotten the message.

We turned down a lot of shots after it looked like we might have broken them down trying to make one extra pass, and that’s a bit of a hallmark of our team. Sometimes it’s tough lessons when you’re not scoring. -Cassidy on March 10th, 2026

Over the last seven games, the Golden Knights have scored a total of 13 goals. Only the Calgary Flames have scored fewer over the span. Look at the map of where the goals have come from.

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DALLAS STARS 2 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 1 (29-22-14, 72 PTS)

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On March 10, 2026

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Recap:  The Golden Knights were searching for a win in Dallas against the Stars. There was only 5 shots taken on net in the first period. The game was scoreless after the opening twenty minutes.

Jack Eichel scored his 23rd goal of the season to give Vegas a 1-0 lead early in the middle frame. Midway through the period Dallas tied the game. Minutes later the Stars took a 2-1 lead with a power play goal.

Vegas drew an early third period power play but failed to convert. The Golden Knights had many quality chances but couldn’t find the back of the net.

The Golden Knights record drops to 29-22-14 falling to the Stars 2-1 in Dallas. Next, Vegas will return home for a four game homestand beginning on Thursday. Puck drop against the Pittsburgh Penguins is scheduled for 7PM PT.(Recap by Jason)

Analysis: VGK put in one of the better defensive efforts of the season and it gores to waste because the offense wasn’t good enough. Before the game Bruce Cassidy said it would come down to who won the battle directly in front of both nets, VGK were good in front of their own aside from a great play by Jamie Benn but they were simply too weak in front of Oettinger and they walk away having scored just one goal.  (Analysis by Ken)

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DALLAS STARS 5 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4 (25-14-14, 64 PTS) – SO (2-0)

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On January 29, 2026

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Recap: The Golden Knights returned home for two game set beginning with the Dallas Stars. Dallas took the opening lead by striking first 1:37 into the game.

Vegas’ Keegan Kolesar quickly tied the game early in the second period with his fifth goal of the season. The Stars regained their lead midway through the frame and added two more goals before the break. After 40 minutes, the Golden Knights trailed 4-1.

Reilly Smith got Vegas within two with a quick shorthanded goal. Ten minutes later, Ivan Barbashev scored to make a one-goal contest. Vegas pulled Adin Hill with time winding down and Mitch Marner came through with the game-tying goal. After 60 minutes, the game needed overtime and a shootout to determine the winner.

The Golden Knights record drops to 25-14-14 falling to the Stars 5-4 in SO. Next up, Vegas will host the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Puck drop against the Kraken is scheduled for 7 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: You’ll never believe how this game went! VGK went down real quickly, then eventually fell into a deep hole. Climbed their way all the way out of it with an awesome 3rd period, then lost in shootout. Could probably copy/paste this for a third of the games this season. It’s astounding. (Analysis by Ken)

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Demand Of Central Division May Benefit VGK

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On December 16, 2025

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No matter what playoff position the Golden Knights end up in April, getting through the Western Conference will be difficult this postseason. Currently, four of the top five teams with the best playoff odds all come from the West—six in the top ten.

The Minnesota Wild have turned themselves into a very dangerous opponent with the acquisition of former Norris trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes. Minnesota’s ascent could potentially impact Vegas’ road to their third Clarence Campbell Bowl.

As of right now, the three teams with the most points are all Central Division teams. Colorado (53), Dallas (49), and Minnesota (43) all have high expectations. However, league rules will end up punishing one of those three contenders immediately.

Hockey Reference’s WC Playoff Projections

Central Division

  1. Colorado Avalanche (117.3)
  2. Dallas Stars (105.2)
  3. Minnesota Wild (99.6)

Pacific Division

  1. Vegas Golden Knights (100.1)
  2. Anaheim Ducks (96.6)
  3. Los Angeles Kings (94.5)

Wild Card

  1. Edmonton Oilers (90.3)
  2. Utah Mammoth (89.6)

Hockey Reference’s playoff probabilities report projects Colorado with the first seed in the West and Vegas with the second. The NHL’s playoff format forces Dallas and Minnesota to battle it out in the opening round. One of the two most complete teams in the entire NHL will be eliminated. This creates a much softer path for the teams in the Pacific.

Now for the bad news. Winning the Pacific comes with its own challenges. As of today, the Golden Knights would be hosting the Edmonton Oilers in the first round. As confident as some VGK fans are, they’d prefer to see another Oilers series much later in the postseason.

Also, if teams like the Stars or Wild drop to a Wild Card position, the Golden Knights would be forced to accommodate one of them for an opening round series. With two-time Vezina trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck in net, even the Winnipeg Jets are a handful, though we’ve seen how Vegas historically performs against him in the playoffs.

Of course, it’s early to begin predicting playoff matchups. However, if projections play out the Golden Knights, and other Pacific Division clubs will have a path much less challenging than their Central Division friends.

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VGK Fell Flat Against Western Conference Elites In Latter Half Of Season

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On June 10, 2025

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The Golden Knights’ season came to an abrupt end, losing four games out of five to the Edmonton Oilers. With the win, the Oilers emerged as the last team standing from the Pacific Division three of the last four seasons. The one time the Golden Knights got through them, they went on to win the Stanley Cup.

No disrespect to the others but we feel we’re the two kings of division and we’re going to have to go through them to get where we want to go. This is probably not a one-off. This has to be something you embrace if you want to be the last team standing because this probably won’t be the last time these two teams meet to get where you want to go. -Bruce Cassidy

Improvement will be necessary to clear the Edmonton hurdle in the coming seasons, and the Golden Knights seem cognizant of that.

However, the Oilers (101 pts) finished 6th in the conference in the regular season. They were behind Colorado (102 pts), Los Angeles (105 pts), Dallas (106 pts), Winnipeg (116 pts), and, of course, the Golden Knights (110 pts). While the focus on getting past Edmonton is valid, Vegas’ results against the other top teams were massively concerning in the second half of the season.

Games Against Top 6 Teams in Western Conference
5/14/25 vs EDM: 1-0 L (OT)
5/12/25 at EDM: 3-0 L
5/10/25 at EDM: 4-3 W
5/8/25 vs EDM: 5-4 L (OT)
5/6/25 vs EDM: 4-2 L
4/8/25 at COL: 3-2 L (SO)
4/3/25 vs WPG: 4-0 L
4/1/25 vs EDM: 3-2 L
3/9/25 vs LAK: 6-5 L
2/24/25 at LAK: 5-2 L
1/28/25 vs DAL: 4-3 L (OT)
1/24/25 at DAL: 4-3 L
12/14/24 at EDM: 6-3 L
12/12/24 at WPG: 3-2 W (OT)
12/6/24 vs DAL: 3-2 W
11/29/24 vs WPG: 4-3 W
11/27/24 at COL: 2-1 L (SO)
11/6/24 at EDM: 4-2 W
10/30/24 at LAK: 6-3 L
10/22/24 vs LAK: 6-1 W
10/9/24 vs COL: 8-4 W

Game 4, Reilly Smith’s miraculous 0.4-second game-winner, was the only game the Golden Knights beat a Top 6 team in the Western Conference from December 14th to the end of the season on May 14th.

They lost eight straight to end the regular season, followed by four of five to Edmonton in the playoffs. That means in the last 13 games against the five other best teams in the conference, VGK went a disastrous 1-8-4; 12 losses in 13 tries against Edmonton, Dallas, Winnipeg, Colorado, and Los Angeles.

Yeah, it’s a team that we know to win and get to where we want to be, you’re going to have to go through. But there’s other teams as well. Dallas has been there the last couple of years. LA has knocking on the door. They’re probably thinking the same thing, right? So you can’t just focus on one team in the summer, but you definitely know that that’s a team that’s going to be there come playoff time. -Mark Stone

The Golden Knights won the Pacific Division mostly on the shoulders of dominating lesser opponents. They went 4-0-0 against both Anaheim and Vancouver, 3-0-0 against Calgary, Minnesota, and San Jose, and ultimately rode a 16-0-1 record against Pacific teams not named Los Angeles or Edmonton to a banner and home-ice advantage.

But, when push came to shove, they had to work incredibly hard to beat the Western Conference’s 7th seed in the First Round, and were knocked out quickly by the 6th seed in the Second Round.

No one is asking for the bumslaying to stop, because it’s enormously helpful in taking the stress out of the regular season. But if the Golden Knights want to climb the mountaintop again, they’ll have to improve massively against the Western Conference’s best.

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