Recap: The first period was a bit of the mess for the Golden Knights up in Minnesota. Vegas was awarded a power play :30 seconds into the game but couldn’t take the early lead. The Wild jumped all over their man-advantages, scoring twice to take a 2-0 first period lead. The Golden Knights had three total power plays but could only muster up two shots.

Minnesota doubled their lead to 4-0 in the middle frame. One of the Wild’s second period goals was on the power play, scoring three so far in the game. Vegas again had trouble getting going on offense, and continued to struggle on special teams.

Down 4-0, coach Pete DeBoer replaced Marc-Andre Fleury with backup Malcolm Subban to start the final period. Neither team had much offense in the 3rd, combining for only nine shots on net. The Wild closed out the period and finished off Vegas 4-0.

Vegas’ record drops to 28-22-8 and sit on 64 points. The team heads home and will face the reigning Stanley Cup champions St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Puck drops at 7p. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The special teams were especially bad tonight. Despite having heaps of chances on the PP the Golden Knights did nothing and they couldn’t kill a penalty to save their lives. From there, they became undisciplined and it devolved into a nightmare. An absolute trainwreck from start to finish. (Analysis by Ken)

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Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Reilly Smith
** Brayden McNabb
* William Karlsson

The Golden Knights have been shutout for the 3rd time this season.

This one was by far the most feeble of the 3.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 12, 2020

Will talk more in-depth on the podcast tomorrow, but this game is not on the head coach. Like the first 49 weren't on the previous head coach.

There are some issues with this roster that need to be corrected. Until they are they'll remain inconsistent. No coach can solve that.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 12, 2020

I'm not "feeling" well.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 12, 2020

Recap: Vegas hosted the Minnesota Wild a team with past success at the T-Mobile arena. In three previous games in Las Vegas, the Wild were 3-0.

The opening period was a back and fourth contest but turned quickly in favor for the Wild with about four minutes remaining. Vegas was called for three late penalties resulting in a power play goal for Minnesota. After 20 minutes, the Golden Knights trailed 1-0.

Chandler Stephenson would continue to impress his new teammates tying up the game with his 6th goal of the season, and his 3rd as a Golden Knight. Shea Theodore would give Vegas the lead on a nice rush with :10 seconds left in the 2nd period.

Tomas Nosek added to Vegas’ lead with his 5th goal of the season stretching his team’s lead to 3-1. Minnesota would get one with their goalie pulled but couldn’t find the equalizer in the dying seconds.

Vegas’ record improves to 19-13-5 with 43 points. The team will take a quick divisional road trip to play Vancouver and San Jose. They’ll face off against the Canucks on Thursday night. Game time is scheduled for 7PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Vegas did well to overcome some 1st period adversity. A pair of horrendous penalty calls set the Golden Knights back as they headed to the 1st intermission down a goal. However, they put together back-to-back solid periods and earned a much needed win against a team they’ve struggled mightily against. (Analysis by Ken)

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Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Deryk Engelland
** Tomas Nosek
* Mark Stone

3 wins in a row and 8 of their last 11. That was one of their best efforts against a team that's playing great hockey. Impressive win and well deserved. For the first time, I'm really starting to feel like they've actually turned it around.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 18, 2019

Gritty period by the Golden Knights. Wasn't the prettiest, but they got themselves back in the game and capitalized on a big late chance. Got to keep from that lapse period in the 3rd, it'll take another good one to win this game.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 18, 2019

William Karlsson and Mark Stone displaying star qualities!

Couple very nifty plays sets up a walk-in chance for Theodore who buries it.

2-1 VGK!

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 18, 2019

That's a horribly frustrating period. The Golden Knights played excellent, had 2 horrendous penalties called against them, then took a legit one while trying to score a shorty.

Miserable, but if they can kill the other minute 1-0 isn't the end of the world.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 18, 2019

The reason T-Mobile Arena listed "#00 Elvis Helmet" among the healthy scratches was because the big Knights helmet they skate through was unavailable for today's game. Day-to-day, minor mechanical issue. Thus, the helmet was a healthy scratch. pic.twitter.com/5vJheMTrrF

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 18, 2019

The Golden Knights hosted the Minnesota Wild still in search of clinching a playoff berth. Vegas would get a bit of great news in that star forward Max Pacioretty was back in the lineup after being injured earlier in the month.

Minnesota came out strong scoring 2:12 into the contest on a weird angled shot that squeaked by Malcolm Subban. Vegas wouldn’t be able to create much offensively mustering only a few quality shots on net. With under a minute defenseman Deryk Engelland took a costly tripping penalty leading to a power play goal for Minnesota. After twenty minutes the Golden Knights trailed the Wild 2-0.

The 2nd period Vegas continued having problems generating offense. Midway through the period Minnesota’s goaltender Devan Dubnyk made one of the saves of the year on Mark Stone’s wraparound attempt. A few minutes later the Wild added a second power play goal taking a three goal lead. Vegas would get some life as Paul Stastny scored his 12th of the season right before the end of the period. After forty minutes of action Vegas trailed Minnesota 3-1.

Stastny would score his 13th later to make it a one goal game with twelve minutes to play. Subban would be pulled for an extra attacker but Minnesota shut down every opportunity from Vegas. It was a crazy finish, however the home team came up empty losing 3-2.

The Golden Knights record drops to (42-30-6) but with Arizona’s loss Vegas clinched a playoff berth. They remain in the Pacific Division’s third place position, with four games left to play. The team will get back on the ice tomorrow night as Vegas will travel to San Jose. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 6 PM. (Recap by Jason)

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Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Ken
** Didn’t Watch
* The Game

Knights with three bites of the apple at the end in front of Dubnyk but puck doesn't go in. Wild hold on for 3-2 win and a huge two points for them.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) March 30, 2019

X marks the spot. The Knights are officially in the playoffs after the Avalanche defeat 'Zone 3-2.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) March 30, 2019

A sloppy 1st period in which only 11 total shots on goal were taken resulted in a 1-0 lead for Vegas on a PP goal from Alex Tuch. A missed wide-open net on a rolling puck by Brandon Pirri kept VGK from going up 2-0. Then the Wild got going as they scored two straight to take the lead. A terrific passing display by Paul Stastny led to a Max Pacioretty goal which knotted it back up. A scramble play in the Golden Knights end led to the go-ahead goal for the Wild and Vegas could not rebound. The loss moves them to 1-4-0 against the Wild all time.

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Ken’s Three Stars
*** Colin Miller
** Jonathan Marchessault
* Devan Dubnyk

Just something about this damn team.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 22, 2019

For the second game in a row, the Golden Knights looked like the better team in the first period but didn’t head to the locker room with the lead. Vegas dominated the play in the 2nd, but neither team scored. The Golden Knights had plenty of chances in the 3rd but just could not get one past Devan Dubnyk until the very last moment. Max Pacioretty fired one home to tie the game with about a minute to go. The Golden Knights had to kill a penalty in OT, which they did and the game went to a shootout. Former Wild Erik Haula scores the game-winner in SO!

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Three Stars
*** Matt Dumba
** Marc-Andre Fleury
* Devan Dubnyk

Golden Knights absolutely dominate period 2, but still are not on the board.

28-12 advantage in shot attempts (in that period alone. 46-21 full game)

Keep plugging, one will come.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2018

Max!!!

It is Deja Vu!!! Now let's win it.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2018

HAULA!!!! Bite the hand that feeds!

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2018

For the second game in a row the Golden Knights got off to a miserable start. They allowed one in the 1st and two more in the 2nd and headed to intermission down 3-0. Vegas finally looked like themselves for the final seven minutes or so of the game, but the goals game to few and too late and an empty netter sealed it for Minnesota. That’s four straight losses at T-Mobile Arena for the Golden Knights.

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Three Stars
*** Mat Dumba
** Erik Haula
* Jason Zucker

They announce one minute left to go and moments later Carpenter finds one in behind Stalock. It's 3-2 with :55 to go. Not… dead… yet.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) March 17, 2018

Now they are dead.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) March 17, 2018

Tonight was the most upset I've ever seen the Golden Knights locker room all season.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) March 17, 2018

A miserable opening period for the Golden Knights in which they gave up two goals, were outshot 19-8, and lost the Corsi battle 26-12. The Wild added the game’s third goal but a power play tip-in from Erik Haula cut the lead back to two. Minnesota scored again on the power play sending the game to the 3rd at 4-1. Vegas never quite got going as the Wild become the third team to beat the Golden Knights twice.

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Three Stars
*** Charlie Coyle
** Eric Staal
* Jonas Brodin

On the "awarded goal" in the empty net. Complete rule below. Here are the requirements.

A) Empty Net
B) Foul occurred from behind
C) In neutral/attacking zone
D) No opposition between he and the goal
E) Prevented reasonable scoring opportunity

All happened… Ref got it right. pic.twitter.com/FrORQEAEGe

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 3, 2018

Golden Knights played a pretty solid game but couldn’t get on the board until the 3rd period. They gave up the first goal but were able to battle back with two goals in under two minutes in the 3rd. However, that’s all they could muster up and a couple rough bounces led the Wild to a pair of goals. Vegas deserved better than a 4-2 loss on this night.

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Three Stars
*** Matt Dumba
** Eric Staal
* Devan Dubynk

"We played well, we worked hard, we competed hard. If we do that most nights on the road we'll get some points." -Gallant

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 1, 2017