Mike McKenna, who hung up his goaltending gear in August after 14 seasons as a professional, was back in the crease Monday during the Golden Knights’ practice at City National Arena.
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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.
Max Pacioretty notched a hat trick in the Golden Knights’ 6-2 victory over Arizona before an announced crowd of 17,767 at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights open their preseason schedule Sunday when they host the Arizona Coyotes at T-Mobile Arena. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
The Knights coach indicated he will not deviate from the top two forward lines he used at the end of last season in an effort to find more offense.
The 24-year-old defenseman said he was “extremely lucky” in his first public comments since he revealed he underwent surgery this summer for testicular cancer.
The 24-year-old defenseman wrote in an emotional essay on The Players’ Tribune website that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer more than three months ago.
Jonas Rondbjerg has displayed a mature, 200-foot game. The next step is to add more scoring touch to his tool box.
Golden Knights prospect Cody Glass recorded one shot on goal and two assists in the first two games of the Anaheim Rookie Faceoff.
Chicago Wolves boss Rocky Thompson is one of the fastest rising NHL coaching candidates.
Brayden Pachal, Mason Primeau and Xavier Bouchard were in fights during the Golden Knights’ 3-2 loss to Arizona in the Anaheim Rookie Faceoff.
Jermaine Loewen had two scoring chances turned away in the first period of Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Arizona during the Anaheim Rookie Faceoff.
The defenseman scored both goals, including a wicked drive in the second period, in the Golden Knights’ 5-2 loss to Colorado on Saturday at the Anaheim Rookie Faceoff.
The center was credited with three shots on goal Saturday during the Golden Knights’ 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in the Anaheim Rookie Faceoff.
For the first time since he was selected sixth overall in 2017, a bulked-up Cody Glass finally might be ready to challenge for a spot on the Golden Knights’ roster.
With restricted free-agent defenseman Jimmy Schuldt in the fold, Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon was left to focus on the opening of rookie camp in relative peace and quiet.