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Golden Knights fire Peter DeBoer after missing playoffs
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights fired coach Peter DeBoer on Monday in the aftermath of missing the playoffs for the first time in their five-year franchise history. General manager Kelly McCrimmon made the announcement and thanked DeBoer for his work with the...
Sabres counting on late-season surge to carry into next year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The airing of grievances and expressions of frustrations which commonly followed each of the Sabres' previous 10 losing seasons were notably absent on Saturday. At a time Buffalo set an NHL record by missing the playoffs for an 11th straight year, the mood was...
Eichel's 3-point game sparks Vegas to 7-4 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Eichel had two goals and an assist, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. “It’s always good to win hockey games,” Eichel said. “Every day you’ve got to...
Johnson scores in SO, Blackhawks beat Golden Knights 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Johnson scored in the seventh round of the shootout, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Vegas 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating the Golden Knights from the playoff race. Johnson scored on a wrist shot seconds before Dallas, which needed a point to eliminate...
Stars beat Vegas in 7-round shootout; Knights still alive
DALLAS (AP) — Miro Heiskanen made the only shot in a seven-round shootout after Jason Robertson scored twice to reach the 40-goal mark, and the Dallas Stars are on the verge of finally clinching a playoff spot. The Vegas Golden Knights aren't done yet, but are close to missing the...
Eichel takes positives from short time with Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel came to Las Vegas to get back on the ice and get into the playoffs. Eichel's desire to reach the playoffs for the first time in his seven-year career hasn't been fulfilled, though the Golden Knights are mathematically still alive entering the final week...
Logan Thompson makes 35 saves, Golden Knights top Flames 6-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Calgary native Logan Thompson made his first career start in his hometown and helped the Vegas Golden Knights earn a crucial 6-1 victory over the Flames on Thursday night. The 25-year-old Thompson made 35 saves, and the Golden Knights remained in the hunt...
Vegas stays in playoff hunt with 6-1 win over Arizona
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brayden McNabb scored a goal and assisted on two others and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-1 on Saturday night. With the win, the Knights moved within two points of third-place Los Angeles in the Pacific Division. Both Vegas and LA have nine...
Pettersson scores twice, Canucks rout Golden Knights 5-1
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored twice and had two assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 victory over Vegas on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game winning streak for the Golden Knights. The victory gave the Canucks’ slim playoff hopes a boost as they chase a...
Jack Eichel nets a pair as Golden Knights sink Kraken 5-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Jack Eichel getting hot and continued solid play in net from Logan Thompson could be the perfect combination for the Vegas Golden Knights in their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Eichel scored twice in his first multigoal game since being traded...
