Category: Vegas Golden Knights
Alex Ovechkin admits he was ‘uncomfortable’ at times playing right wing: ‘First couple shift was kind of like, ‘Whoa”
Monumental SportsAlex Ovechkin notched two assists against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, becoming the sixth player to join the exclusive 700 goals and 700 assists club. But talk after the Capitals’ 4-2 win focused just as much on his milestone as his position change for the night. Ovechkin skated with Dylan S...
Read moreDucks Eye Explosive Home Opener After Road Trip Split
Vegas Golden KnightsThe 2024-25 season for the Anaheim Ducks is officially underway, and it has gone just about how most of us expected: they’d play the rebuilding San Jose Sharks competitively, and…
Read moreCapitals capture first win of season in decisive performance against undefeated Golden Knights: numbers for the morning after
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have secured their first regulation win of the season in just their second game, something they didn’t do until their sixth game last year. The 4-2 victory on Tuesday night came over a Vegas Golden Knights team that arrived in DC after winning three in a row to start their 20...
Read moreNew arrivals shine in Capitals’ victory over Vegas Golden Knights: ‘I think it’s a step in the right direction’
Vegas Golden KnightsWASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals took big swings this summer, acquiring a slew of new players in an attempt to get younger, faster, and more offensive. Two games in, the impact of those moves was visible in the Capitals’ 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights as many of those offseason acquis...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin becomes sixth player in NHL history with 700-plus goals and 700 assists
Jaromir JagrAlex Ovechkin racked up another mind-boggling milestone in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday. With two assists in the game, Ovechkin hit 700 apples in his career, putting him in some even more rare air. The Capitals captain is now the sixth player in NHL his...
Read moreVranaissance: Caps beat Golden Knights 4-2
Jakub VranaThe Washington Capitals handled the Vegas Golden Knights to earn their first win of the season on Tuesday night. But you’ll remember this game for something else. This was the night of the Vranaissance. After a three and a half year break, Jakub Vrana returned to score for the Caps, opening us up wi...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals lost Game 1 of the regular season to the New Jersey Devils, but looked faster and more skilled than last year’s team. Now in Game 2, against the Vegas Golden Knights, they’ll try to capture their first victory with a slightly different lineup. Matt Roy, who got injured on Sat...
Read moreSpencer Carbery on facing undefeated Vegas Golden Knights: ‘You’re going to have to put your big boy pants on’
Ivan BarbashevARLINGTON, VA — After falling 5-3 to the New Jersey Devils in their Home Opener, the Washington Capitals will look to rebound Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. However, Vegas will likely prove a formidable opponent, starting the 2024-25 season with a 3-0-0 record. The Golden Knights have ave...
Read moreJakub Vrana needs to ‘show his elite offensive instincts’ in first regular season game for Capitals in over three years
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will play the Vegas Golden Knights in their second game of the 2024-25 season on Tuesday night. After tinkering with his lineup at Monday’s practice, head coach Spencer Carbery will deploy Jakub Vrana on his third line against Vegas. Tuesday will mark Vrana’s first regular-se...
Read moreLogan Thompson on facing Vegas Golden Knights in first start with Capitals: ‘It’s a lot of mixed feelings, playing against your old team’
Logan ThompsonARLINGTON, VA — When Logan Thompson makes his debut in net for the Washington Capitals, he’ll do so against a host of familiar faces. Thompson is set to get his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, his former team, three months after a draft-day trade sent him to Wa...
Read moreMetro Notes: Thompson, Seeler, Rust
Vegas Golden KnightsThe Washington Capitals won’t start their regular season until this Saturday giving their new goaltender plenty of time to return. Tom Gulitti of the NHL relayed a note from head coach Spencer Carbery that goaltender Logan Thompson is expected back at practice tomorrow after being away from the team...
Read moreRecap: Avalanche drop opening game in Vegas 8-4
AvalancheLucas Peltier-Imagn Images A Mikko Rantanen hat trick was spoiled by a lot of dumb play. The long wait is finally over as the Colorado Avalanche dropped the puck for the 2024-25 at the home of the Vegas Golden Knights. Both teams are looking to get back to Stanley Cup glory...
Read moreGolden Knights Recall Brendan Brisson
William KarlssonThe Vegas Golden Knights have recalled forward Brendan Brisson and he will reportedly be in the lineup tonight when they take on the Colorado Avalanche to open the 2024-25 season (as per Jesse Granger of The Athletic). The 2020 first-round pick will play on the third line with fellow winger Ivan Bar...
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