The Golden Knights will get a boost from the return of leading scorer Max Pacioretty for Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against Chicago.
David Schoen
Reporter: Golden Knights, NHL
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David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Most of the Golden Knights remained in Las Vegas during the pause. The team believes that commitment will pay off with a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Golden Knights will open their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday in Edmonton, Alberta.
The Golden Knights scored on their first and last shot of the postseason round robin. But it wasn’t necessarily a smooth road to the top seed in the Western Conference.
Jonathan Marchessault scored twice, as the little ball of rage controlled his temper and helped the Golden Knights earn the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
The Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime Saturday in Edmonton, Alberta, to earn the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the NHL playoffs.
The Golden Knights’ round-robin playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday is set for Saturday afternoon, the league announced.
The Knights wrap up round-robin play Saturday when they face Colorado, with the winner earning the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed.
Golden Knights forward Alex Tuch went to the gritty areas of the ice Thursday, and it paid off with two goals in a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
Mark Stone scored the go-ahead goal with 7:29 to play Thursday, and the Golden Knights fought back for a 6-4 victory over the Blues in a round-robin playoff game.
Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer knows he can always call on the trio of William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith if needed.
Monday’s come-from-behind victory over Dallas marked the first time in franchise history that the Golden Knights overcame a multigoal deficit in the third period to win.
Mark Stone performed the duties of a captain Monday, sparking the Golden Knights’ four-goal third period in a 5-3 victory over Dallas during the round robin in Edmonton.
William Carrier scored a spectacular between-the-legs goal with 5:12 to play, and the Golden Knights rallied for a 5-3 victory over Dallas in a playoff round-robin game.
If the Golden Knights are going to make a deep run in the NHL playoffs, here are five players who will need to play a significant role.
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