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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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From Contenders to Concern: VGK’s Slide Continues

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On March 9, 2026

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Last night’s 4-2 divisional loss to the Edmonton Oilers capped off a difficult two-game homestand for the Golden Knights. Vegas’ last month or so has been a challenge to say the least. Since their Olympic break return, the Golden Knights are 2-5-0, dropped out first place, and lost captain Mark Stone to injury.

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VGK’s latest skid caught the eye of some of the league’s prognosticators. According to the experts, Vegas is in a downward trend.

(Credit: ESPN)

The last time ESPN released its power rankings, the Golden Knights were the 10th-highest-rated team. According to their latest release, Vegas is 12th. Still, the Golden Knights remain a contending Western Conference club, but in reality, they’re a second place team in a below-average division and slipping quickly.

Based on points and success, the West will run through the Central Division. All three, Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota, are a combined +160 in goal differential this season. The Pacific Division is -157.

Top 16 Teams In NHL By Points

  1. Colorado Avalanche – 95 Points
  2. Dallas Stars – 88 Points
  3. Carolina Hurricanes – 86 Points
  4. Minnesota Wild – 85 Points
  5. Buffalo Sabres – 84 Points
  6. Tampa Bay Lightning – 82 Points
  7. Detroit Red Wings – 79 Points
  8. Montreal Canadiens – 78 Points
  9. Pittsburgh Penguins – 78 Points
  10. New York Islanders – 77 Points
  11. Boston Bruins – 76 Points
  12. Columbus Blue Jackets – 73 Points
  13. Anaheim Ducks – 73 Points
  14. Utah Mammoth – 72 Points
  15. Vegas Golden Knights – 72 Points
  16. Ottawa Senators – 71 Points

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MINNESOTA WILD 4 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 (29-20-14, 72 PTS)

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On March 6, 2026

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to build off their last win with a victory at home versus the Minnesota Wild. Both teams traded chances in the opening period but couldn’t find the back of the net. After 20 minutes, the game was locked in a scoreless tie.

Minnesota opened the scoring five minutes into the middle frame by outracing Vegas to a mid-ice loose puck. The Wild would go on to score two more quick goals to extend their lead to 3-0.

Pavel Dorofeyev got Vegas on the scoreboard early in the final frame by scoring his 30th goal on the power play. The Golden Knights fought down the stretch, receiving a goal from Mitch Marner, but couldn’t get any closer.

The Golden Knights record drops to 29-20-14 falling to the Wild 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Next, Vegas will welcome the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday evening. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: I literally feel like you can read any of the last 4 games, or like 40 of the previous 63, and know what happened. It happened again. The only question is the ending. There are three options, comeback and tie it, combeback and make it close, or don’t comeback at all. It was in between two and three but closer to two. This is what it’s come to, I’m writing Choose Your Own Adventure stories where the ending mostly sucks. (Analysis by Ken)

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MINNESOTA WILD 5 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 (17-9-11, 45 PTS)

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On December 29, 2025

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to bounce back from Saturday’s overtime loss with a victory at home vs. the Minnesota Wild. The visitors struck :26 into the game taking a 1-0 lead. Minutes later Vegas’ Tomas Hertl was served a game misconduct for an illegal hit. The Golden Knights successfully killed off the entire five minutes. Late in the frame, Minnesota took a 2-0 advantage into the first intermission.

The Wild rattled off three straight goals in the opening seven minutes of the 2nd period to take a commanding 5-0 lead. Brayden McNabb broke the shutout scoring late for Vegas.

Captain Mark Stone got the Golden Knights closer with his 9th goal of the season. The Wild protected their lead in the final frame and ran out the clock without allowing another goal.

The Golden Knights record drops to 17-9-11 falling to the Wild 5-2 at T-Mobile Arena.

Next up, Vegas will square up against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday afternoon. Puck drop against the Predators is scheduled for 12 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Complete disaster from the moment the puck hit the ice. Allowed a goal instantly, then a major penalty got Hertl booted. They killed the penalty (really nicely too) but continued to play terribly. An absolute mess all over the ice. It was a five goal deficit before the halfway point, which means it’s the 3rd time VGK have been down at least four goals in the last five games (after having not done it a single time this season). (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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MINNESOTA WILD 3 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 (8-4-6, 22 PTS) – OT

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On November 16, 2025

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to sweep their two-game road trip with a victory in Minnesota. The Wild scored first, but Pavel Dorofeyev answered back with his 11th goal of the season. After 20 minutes, the game was locked in a 1-1 tie.

Midway through the 2nd period Minnesota regained their lead and took a 2-1 edge into the 2nd intermission.

Reilly Smith tied the game up with a 3rd period power play goal. The game needed overtime to decide a winner. Minnesota came away with the victory after Vegas committed a costly penalty on a questionable call.

The Golden Knights’ record drops to 8-4-6 falling to the Wild 3-2 in OT. Next up, Vegas will travel back home for a single game, a matchup on Monday night with the New York Rangers. Puck drop against the Rangers is scheduled for 7 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: It was a low-event game that VGK rescued a point from due to dominance on special teams. They generated just about nothing at 5-on-5 the entire night. VGK’s defense did come along as the game went on which was key in slowing down the Wild and ultimarely earning them a point. Overtime remains a problem, even if the end of this one was screwed up by a terrible call. (Analysis by Ken)

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VGK Looking To Make Their Quick Midwest Swing A Get Right Trip

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On November 15, 2025

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Maybe the Golden Knights do need a weekend away from Sin City. In their latest six-game homestand, Vegas came away with only one victory. Sure, they earned points, but four in six home contests is unacceptable for a quality club like the Golden Knights. It’s possible the short two-day trip to St. Louis and Minneapolis will get the 5th place team in the Pacific Division back on track.

Since October 20th, and this is hard to believe, the Golden Knights have statistically been the 29th most productive team in the NHL. They went from having the league’s best points percentage on October 20th, to having the 4th-worst coming into today. Sure, Vegas has played fewer games in that span, but their .389 points percentage is about as low as it’s been at any time under coach Bruce Cassidy.

On October 20, 2025

  • Wins (1st)
  • Points (1st)
  • Goals Scored Per Game (1st)
  • Points Percentage (2nd)
  • Power Play Percentage (3rd)
  • Jack Eichel Points (1st)
  • Jack Eichel Points Per Game (1st)

Since October 20, 2025

  • Wins (32nd)
  • Points (32nd)
  • Goals Scored Per Game (31st)
  • Points Percentage (29th)
  • Power Play Percentage (31st)
  • Jack Eichel Points (124th)
  • Jack Eichel Points Per Game (110th)

(Credit: NHL Stats)

One edge that could help Vegas this weekend is both opponents are coming off back-to-back situations. A desperate St. Louis club squandered multiple two-goal leads and fell in shootout to Philadelphia. So, both teams should come in with their fair share of anger tonight. And, while STL and VGK are competing, the Minnesota Wild will be in action in St. Paul. Last year, the Golden Knights feasted on teams playing the second night of a back-to-back. It could be the opening Vegas needs to launch a two-game win streak before heading back home.

If Vegas cannot secure two road wins this weekend, it shouldn’t cause mass panic, but the meter will start to register at least a bit. However, if the Golden Knights can sweep the road trip, they will be right back in the mix for the top three spots in the division. Sometimes a brief change of scenery can bring out the best.

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