Recap: The Golden Knights were hoping to get back on track before the bye week with a visit to Long Island, NY. Logan Thompson was strong in net holding the Islanders scoreless in the 1st period. After the opening 20 minutes the game was locked in a 0-0 tie.

The scoring picked up in the middle frame with both teams matching goals. Early on in the period the Islanders took the first lead of the game, but William Carrier evened the score for Vegas with 3:52 remaining in the second period. After 40 minutes, the game was locked 1-1.

Both goaltenders were excellent in the final period, keeping the game tied for the entire period to force overtime. Late in OT, New York ripped one by Thompson to win 2-1 on home ice.

The Golden Knights’ record drops to 29-18-4 losing 2-1 to the Islanders. Vegas will have nine days off to rest and prepare for the remainder of the regular season. Their next game will be on February 7th against the Predators in Nashville.(Recap by Jason)

Analysis: It was very much what you’d expect between two teams who cannot buy a goal right now. The chances were there all night from both teams and VGK worked through a typically tight Isles neutral zone most of the game but either couldn’t hit the net or beat Varlamov. Logan Thompson was good again, but couldn’t make the one final save in OT to keep the hope alive for that coveted second point. Now a while off, but then two more tough road games on the way out. (Analysis by Ken)

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Recap: The Golden Knights received good news before their game with the New York Islanders, as Alex Pietrangelo declared he was ready to return to the lineup. New York struck first in the opening period taking a 1-0 advantage into the 1st intermission.

Reilly Smith evened the score 1:11 into the middle frame with his 15th goal of 2022-23. The Islanders’ offense warmed up and netted the next two goals of the period. After 40 minutes of action the Golden Knights trailed 3-1. 

The Golden Knights got closer when Smith ripped in his second power play goal of the evening. The Islanders added two empty netters late to seal their victory.

The Golden Knights’ record drops to 22-10-1 losing 5-2 to the Islanders. Vegas will try to get back on track Monday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Puck drop against the Sabres is scheduled for 7 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The Golden Knights took a little while to get going in this game as both teams had a bit of a sleepy start. It picked up and VGK’s special teams were crucial in keeping them in the game. The push in the 3rd period definitely felt like it was going to be enough but the freak injury to Stone seemed to slow things down. The home woes have definitely started to creep into everyone’s heads. (Recap by Ken)

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Recap: The Golden Knights took the first lead of the game on Jonathan Marchessault’s 14th goal of the season. The Islanders responded with one of their own to even the score in the 1st period. 

The game tightened defensively and both goaltenders made some key stops holding the 1-1 lock after 40 minutes. 

Early in the final frame Shea Theodore broke the tie with a power play goal from the blue line. Later in the period the Islanders took advantage of a Golden Knights turnover to tie the game 2-2. New York scored the go ahead goal with under three minutes to go ahead 3-2 but Theodore wasn’t through yet. The Golden Knights defenseman lined up another shot by the Islanders goaltender to send the game to overtime. Theodore and Nic Roy clinched the game in shootouts 4-3.

The Golden Knights record improves to 20-11-0 sweeping their four game road trip. Vegas next plays on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop against the Islanders is scheduled for 7 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Turnovers, turnovers, and more turnovers plagued the Golden Knights and led to them fighting to stay in the game the entire afternoon. However, they got enough goaltending, a bit of luck on an offside challenge, and a couple of bombs from Theodore in the high slot to drag the game to OT. Lehner wins another shootout and maybe that narrative needs to start shifting. (Recap by Ken)

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Recap: Vegas needed a strong start to break their three-game skid but the Islanders began the scoring early on. Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner made some timely saves and held the one goal New York advantage after the opening twenty minutes.

The middle period was back and forth with both teams trading chances. Both goalies were flawless preserving a one goal game heading into the second intermission.

Lehner continued to shine in net frustrating the Islanders in the third period. However, Vegas’ defense created a costly turnover which New York cashed in on. The Golden Knights couldn’t get anything going offensively for the third straight period and lose their fourth game in a row.

The Golden Knights record drops to 1-4-0 after losing 2-0 to the Islanders. Vegas hits the road for the next two games beginning on Tuesday in Colorado. Puck drop against the Avalanche is scheduled for 5 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Vegas conceded early to a team that is not fun to play from behind against. They created plenty of chances, but the age-old story of not finishing them continues for the Golden Knights. Now, it’s a quick road trip against two tricky teams in Colorado and Dallas. They have to find someone who can finish chances, otherwise 1-6-0 could be on the horizon. (Recap by Ken)

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking for their first back-to-back wins at home since January 4th. The game began with a heavy weight battle seconds after the puck was dropped. Ryan Reaves and Ross Johnston matched up and threw a bevy of punches. Both were sent to the penalty box for five minutes. Ten minutes later, Nick Holden and Anders Lee squared off earning five minute majors of their own. After 20 minutes the game was a scoreless tie.

The 2nd period was less physical, but again strong defensively for both teams. Reilly Smith opened up the scoring with :34 seconds left in the period. It gave Vegas a 1-0 lead with one period remaining.

Vegas continued to offensively attack New York in the 3rd period. The Golden Knights did a great job limiting the Islanders to 3 shots on net in the first 15 minutes of the 20 minutes. Marc-Andre Fleury secured the 1-0 shutout by saving all 19 shots by New York.

Vegas’ record improves to 30-22-8 and raise their point total to 68 points. The team will hit the ice next on Monday afternoon against the Washington Capitals. Puck drop is scheduled for 3P. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: This one is all about the Golden Knights defensive effort. They stymied the Isles time and time again in the neutral and defensive zones and it allowed the offense to get to work and finally beat a great goaltending performance from Varlamov. It was the cleanest defensive game the Golden Knights have put in under DeBoer and Marc-Andre Fleury rewarded them by posting just the second home shutout of the season. (Analysis by Ken)

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Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Shea Theodore
** William Karlsson
* Marc-Andre Fleury

It's been a LONG time since #MarcAndreDonuts. pic.twitter.com/SwxPM26GwL

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 16, 2020

Terrific defensive effort from the Golden Knights. Islanders didn't throw too much at them, but they made it very difficult to get shots off and took care of the puck well.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 16, 2020

I can't be the only one that is happy the Golden Knights only play the Islanders twice a year. Damnit these games are boring.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 16, 2020

Recap: Malcolm Subban got his fourth straight start in net for Vegas, hoping to help his team sweep their three game road trip. Subban and the Golden Knights did a great job of keeping the Islanders off the board in the 1st period. Both teams went scoreless after the first period.

The Islanders opened up the scoring in the 2nd period on an odd-man rush resulting in a 1-0 NY lead. Vegas would fight back, picking up the pressure in the Islanders zone. Alex Tuch tied the game scoring his third goal of the road trip. The second period ended 1-1.

New York would break the tie early in the period and take the lead 2-1. The Islanders locked down defensively for most of the 3rd period but Vegas didn’t give up. With under five minutes remaining in the game, Jonathan Marchessault tied the game 2-2 adding his fourth goal in his last two games. The Golden Knights hard work forced an overtime period.

The Islanders offense forced a late overtime 4-on-3 power play. Seconds later NY would beat Subban and take the game 3-2.

Vegas’ record drops to 15-11-5 snapping their four-game win streak. However, they finish their road trip picking up solid 5 out 6 points. The team will travel back to Vegas for a quick two-game homestand. Vegas will host the NY Rangers on Sunday. Game time is scheduled for 4PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The Golden Knights kind of fed into what the Islanders wanted to do playing them to a defensive struggle. New York was certainly the better team but Vegas did well enough in their own zone to limit dangerous chances and take advantage of a few the other way. Overtime remains a struggle where this time they not only struggled with possession, but also took a penalty.  (Analysis by Ken)

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Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Alex Tuch
** Nate Schmidt
* Cody Glass

Absolutely nothing wrong with that game though. They were not the better team tonight, but they fought through it and found a way to steal a point. Great trip overall and now it's time to start stacking them up at home.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 6, 2019

VGK's struggles in OT continue. Not enough possession of the puck. They should study how NYI just played that OT.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 6, 2019

Cody Glass is having an awesome night. May have just earned VGK a point. Incredible effort. The boys are going to love him for that one.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) December 6, 2019