The Golden Knights missed the NHL playoffs for the first time in franchise history, but players think they still have the core group to win a Stanley Cup.
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
Email: bgotz@reviewjournal.com
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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.
The Golden Knights were in no mood to celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues, as they will be watching the NHL playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
The Golden Knights’ elimination from playoff contention means their game Friday against the St. Louis Blues will be the final time the group plays together.
The Golden Knights lost in a shootout for the third straight game and won’t make the NHL postseason for the first time in the franchise’s five-year history.
The Golden Knights moved to the brink of elimination after a shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, who have the inside track on the Western Conference’s final playoff berth.
With three road games remaining, here’s what the Golden Knights’ season has come down to: Win and pray for help. The first stop is Tuesday against the Dallas Stars.
The Golden Knights will sport a new logo on their home jerseys starting next season.
The Golden Knights could get left wing William Carrier back Sunday, but their other injured players will likely not return this regular season.
The Golden Knights got the help they needed Thursday and now can make the playoffs by winning their final four games.
The Golden Knights are still hanging in the mix for a postseason berth in large part thanks to the efforts of defenseman Shea Theodore.
Golden Knights anthem singer Carnell Johnson is getting his own figurine from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum for a limited time.
The Golden Knights are 14-15-2 since hosting All-Star Weekend and have the 23rd-most points in the NHL during that span. They went from first to fourth in the division.
Going against a New Jersey Devils team that has nothing to play for, the Golden Knights blew a prime opportunity to gain ground in their pursuit of a playoff berth.
If the NHL season ended today, the Golden Knights would miss the playoffs for the first time, even after going 7-2-1 in their past 10 games. They have six games left.
The Golden Knights officially lost the opportunity for an extra banner at T-Mobile Arena with Saturday’s loss to Edmonton.
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