Latest Bruce Cassidy News

Defending Cup champion Vegas goes with Thompson in net for Game 1 in Dallas; Stone scores in return

Apr. 22, 2024 22:09 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Logan Thompson made his postseason debut in net for the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of their opening-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday night. Coach Bruce Cassidy went with the 27-year-old Thompson over Adin Hill, who had...

Golden Knights enter playoffs trying to figure out starting goalies between Thompson and Hill

Apr. 18, 2024 14:52 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said he is still trying to figure out how to handle the goalie situation, whether to play both or whether to hand the bulk of the work to one over the other. And then which one over the other? Logan Thompson and...

Tomas Hertl's power-play goal in OT rallies Golden Knights from 3 goals down to beat Avalanche 4-3

Apr. 14, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tomas Hertl, who earlier had a goal wiped out because of goaltender interference, scored on a power play 1:23 into overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from three goals down to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Sunday. “Maybe it was karma," Hertl said....

Ivan Barbashev breaks late tie, adds empty-netter in Golden Knights' 4-1 victory over Jets

Mar. 29, 2024 00:26 AM EDT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Ivan Barbashev broke a late tie and added an empty-netter, Logan Thompson made 39 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Thursday night. Barbashev made it 2-1 with a high backhander past Connor Hellebuyck with 5:29 left, then...

Golden Knights promote goalie Patera from AHL team with uncertainty over Hill's injury

Mar. 24, 2024 18:29 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights recalled goalie Jiri Patera from their American Hockey League affiliate in Henderson to replace Adin Hill as Vegas embarks on a crucial four-game road trip. Hill was injured in the third period of Saturday night's 4-2 victory over the Columbus...

Eichel scores twice, but Hill leaves early in Golden Knights' 4-2 win over Blue Jackets

Mar. 24, 2024 02:28 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored two goals for his 500th and 501st career points and Vegas maintained playoff position with a 4-2 victory Saturday night over the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets, but Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill left early in the third period. Ivan Barbashev...

Kolesar breaks tie and Golden Knights beat Kraken 3-1

Mar. 22, 2024 02:25 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Keegan Kolesar scored off a rebound with 1:20 left to put Vegas ahead for good in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night, strengthening the defending champion Golden Knights' hold on a playoff spot. Jack Eichel and Chandler Stephenson also scored,...

Coleman scores 2 goals as Flames beat Golden Knights 4-1

Mar. 15, 2024 02:03 AM EDT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Blake Coleman scored twice in Calgary's four-goal third period, and the Flames beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 on Thursday night. Yegor Sharangovich had a goal and an assist, and Matt Coronato also scored for as Calgary snapped a three-game skid. Dryden...

Marchessault's hat trick lifts Golden Knights to 5-3 win over Red Wings

Mar. 10, 2024 01:51 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored three times, including the go-ahead goal with 2:44 left, to help lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. It was the third hat trick of the season for Marchessault and sixth of his...

Defending champion Golden Knights trying to fight out of slump in final stretch

Mar. 06, 2024 23:21 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — After yet another frustrating loss to an opponent hovering around the bottom of the standings, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy publicly criticized his team Monday night for a lack of effort. Vegas lost by a combined 13-5 at Buffalo (third from the bottom in the...