The Golden Knights extended their point streak to eight games with a third-period comeback against the Calgary Flames on Thursday.
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
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Ben Gotz came to the Review-Journal in May 2016 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. He covers the Lights FC, high school sports and anything else sports-related that comes into town. He also hosts segments in the video studio on soccer and high school sports. Before coming to Las Vegas, he wrote about college hockey, college football and high school sports during stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and Minnesota Daily back home in Minnesota.
Goalie Laurent Brossoit’s 37 saves Tuesday in a shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks were more than he made in any of his 24 appearances last season.
The Golden Knights acquired defenseman Dysin Mayo from the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday for a fifth-round pick and defenseman Shea Weber’s contract.
The loss snapped the Golden Knights’ five-game win streak and spoiled an impressive performance from goalie Laurent Brossoit, who made his first NHL appearance since March 15.
The Golden Knights called up goaltender Michael Hutchinson from Henderson and placed captain Mark Stone on long-term injured reserve to free up cap space for the move.
The Golden Knights players aren’t sweating any moves their front office might make as the NHL’s March 3 trade deadline approaches. Their focus remains on the ice.
The Golden Knights’ five-game winning streak has them atop the Western Conference standings again, setting up a compelling fight in their final 26 games.
The Golden Knights passed a major test by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Left wing William Carrier, center Chandler Stephenson and right wing Phil Kessel have been the Golden Knights’ best line since coach Bruce Cassidy put them together Jan. 27.
The Golden Knights improved to 4-0 since the All-Star break in dramatic fashion, getting a goal from William Carrier with 17.2 seconds left to defeat the San Jose Sharks.
The Golden Knights boast a veteran-laden roster, but rookie left wing Paul Cotter has found a place on the ice and in the locker room.
The Golden Knights have regained their spot atop the Pacific Division standings with 28 games left in the season, putting them in good position for the stretch run.
Golden Knights president of hockey operations George McPhee said the team needs to know more about the timelines of Mark Stone and Logan Thompson before making a move.
The Golden Knights have stormed out of the All-Star break with three straight wins to grab a three-point lead in the Pacific Division, outscoring opponents 17-4.
The Golden Knights tied their season high in goals scored to dominate the Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday.
