Chandler Stephenson scored on a breakaway with 1:59 remaining in overtime Saturday, and the Golden Knights rallied for a 5-4 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions.
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.
Defenseman Jon Merrill filled in at forward for the Golden Knights on Thursday after Jonathan Marchessault was scratched. Merrill scored his first goal of the season.
Providence’s Jack Dugan will participate this weekend in the Fortress Invitational at T-Mobile Arena, allowing locals a rare in-season look at a top Golden Knights prospect.
Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault missed Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers at T-Mobile Arena and is day to day with a lower-body injury.
Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury moved into sixth place on the all-time wins list, and the Golden Knights beat Anaheim 5-2 in a Tuesday matinee at T-Mobile Arena.
Paul Stastny, the Golden Knights’ third-highest paid forward, finally is showing signs of breaking out of his season-long slump.
Mark Stone scored twice in the first period, and the Golden Knights defeated Arizona 4-1 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena to take over first place in the Pacific Division.
You can draw a line on the Golden Knights’ schedule between game Nos. 26 and 27. The first part is B.C. (before change). And everything since shall henceforth be referred to A.C. (after change).
Following an inconsistent start and injuries to key players, the Golden Knights woke up on Christmas tied in points (46) with Arizona atop the Pacific Division standings.
Paul Stastny opened the scoring in the Golden Knights 3-1 victory over San Jose for his first goal in 12 games as his dad, Peter, looked on at SAP Center.
The goaltender admitted it was a bittersweet week without his father, Andre, who died Nov. 27. “Everybody has had kind words for me, very supportive,” Fleury said.
Shea Theodore and Jonathan Marchessault scored in the third period, and the Golden Knights closed the season series against rival San Jose with a 3-1 victory on Sunday at SAP Center.
San Jose was 1-2 under interim coach Bob Boughner entering Saturday and hosts the Knights in the final game of the season series between rivals Sunday.
Injured center Cody Glass returned to Golden Knights practice Saturday at SAP Center.
The Golden Knights spent most of Thursday’s overtime chasing the puck until the Canucks scored, which has been a recurring theme this season for Vegas.
