VGK Today, presented by BetMGM, returns as a daily podcast for the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Playoffs run, hosted by the team's broadcasters. Each episode provides a behind-the-scenes exploration of a topic from a perspective that cannot be found anywhere else.
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Locked On Golden Knights - Daily Podcast On the Vegas Golden Knights
Tony Cordasco, Locked On Podcast Network, chris gawlik
Locked On Golden Knights podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the National Hockey League. Hosted by longtime Las Vegas sportscaster Tony Cordasco and Chris Gawlik, the Locked On Golden Knights Podcast provides your daily Knights fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Golden Knights franchise from right here in ...
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Official podcast of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, featuring team broadcasters Shane Hnidy, Gary Lawless, Dave Goucher and Dan D'Uva along with special guests. #SLGND
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The most concise Vegas Golden Knights Hockey Podcast today! Jack Manning & AJ Alexander break down the latest news, rumors, updates and everywhere in between!
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COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) & Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss favorite books, runs, and creators. The Bronze Age is — for us — the greatest era in comics history. This time period was defined by a weird rift in the fabric of spacetime that allowed an industry in flux to reimagine what was possible. We all remember the eye-popping results: THE DARK KNIG ...
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The Golden Knights added six-year NHL veteran Victor Olofsson to their roster Tuesday. Olofsson comes to VGK as a free agent, formerly of the Buffalo Sabres. He could slot in on the third line with fellow Swede William Karlsson or be reunited with former Sabres linemate Jack Eichel. Olofsson had a career high of 40 points during the 2022-23 season.…
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We discuss why VGK was unable to sign any of its free agents and if Las Vegas continues to be a hot destination for the free agent market. Are there more moves ahead for VGK or will the organization stand pat and hope that they can fill in gaps with depth pieces. We recap Kelly McCrimmon's press conference and we talk about the signing of backup go…
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Marchessault signs 5-year deal with Nashville
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The Nashville Predators announced Jonathan Marchessault inked a five-year contract, not much after the free agency window opened Monday morning. Marchessault was an unrestricted free agent for VGK. He signed for an AAV of $5.5-million a year. The Predators also signed VGK target Steven Stamkos, the former Lightning Captain, and defenseman Brady Skj…
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Unable to come to terms with the Vegas Golden Knights, star winger and 2023 Conn Smythe Award Winner, Jonathan Marchessault will hit the free agent market today. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are expected make a run for free agent center Steven Stamkos, as are a number of NHL teams. Who else could fill the void that Marchessault left, should he mov…
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Logan Thompson traded to the Capitals for draft picks
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Logan Thompson's name has circulated a lot lately with reports that he could be traded. On Saturday morning, Thompson was traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for third rounders in this year's draft and in 2025. The pick in the third round Saturday amounted to selecting another goalie, Pavel Moysevich, of the KHL. We discussed the impact o…
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Vegas Golden Knights Draft Trevor Connelly in 2024 NHL Draft
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Vegas Golden Knights Draft Trevor Connelly in 2024 NHL Draft The Vegas Golden Knights have selected Trevor Connelly with the nineteenth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGoldenKnights?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/Loc…
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We welcome the NHL Draft to the Sphere in Las Vegas this weekend. VGK will have four picks in the draft starting with the first pick at #19. Our Chris Gawlik selected left winger Trevor Connolley with the pick. Five rounds will go by before VGK has another selection. We recap the NHL Awards. And, its WTF time again.…
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Report: talks continuing with Marchessault
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Talks are continuing between Jonathan Marchessault's camp and the Golden Knights according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period. Pagnotta reported that Pat Brisson, Marchessault's agent, told him both sides want to make a deal, but said the Golden Knights first need to create extra cap space. The clock is ticking as free agency officially starts …
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What needs to happen first for dominoes to fall right for VGK?
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The Golden Knights need to start having dominoes fall as we get closer to the official start of free agency. We talked about having a sense of urgency, clearing cap space and signing a name player as part of what could be the domino effect. We have figured out that Mantha, Carrier, Amadio and Martinez are most likely gone. Stephenson and Marchessau…
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Panthers hoist Cup - hockey world heads to Las Vegas
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The Florida Panthers outlasted the Edmonton Oilers in an epic seventh game, 2-1, to capture the first Stanley Cup in its history. In the end, battling back from 0-3 to force a seventh game was a monumental task for Edmonton. The Oilers simply ran out of gas, especially the final two minutes of Game 7. Florida wins the series 4-3. Conner McDavid won…
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Several NHL teams inquire about VGK goaltenders
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According to national media reports, there have been several teams inquiring about VGK goaltenders Adin Hill and Logan Thompson. Both have expiring contracts after this season. According to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period, theams that have inquired about VGK netminders include Toronto, Ottawa, Detroit, Buffalo and Carolina. One of the top targe…
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Unanswered questions heading into free agency
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There are a lot of questions that need to be answered by VGK as free agency is looming. At the top of the list is what is happening with Jonathan Marchessault negotiations? Are there deals on the table? Are the two sides close? And what about the other pending free agents? We preview Cup Final Game 6 and have WTF comments.…
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Will Pacific Division trades force VGK into early moves?
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There were a few moves in the NHL Wednesday that impacted the Pacific Division. We ask if the Golden Knights will be forced to start making moves of their own soon? The Pacific saw the Kings trade for goalie Darcy Kuemper while unloading PLB. The Flames traded away goalie Jacob Markstrom as its youth movement continues. Ty Dellandrea was traded fro…
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We talk about VGK's minor league growth on today's show as we await the official announcement of the new ECHL franchise in Lake Tahoe. We also discuss women's professional hockey in Las Vegas as team President Kerry Bubolz says in a report that he would want a PWHL franchise when there is expansion. And we recap the thrilling Game 5 of the Stanley …
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We talk about projections for Jack Eichel points for this upcoming season. Eichel played in 63 games this past season and tallied 68. We are projecting around 75 points for the upcoming campaign. We also have the odds to win the Cup in 2025. And we talk Stanley Cup Game 5.By Locked On Podcast Network
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Why would VGK want to sign 35 year-old Patrick Kane?
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For at least the past couple of years, there have been rumors about VGK trying to acquire veteran superstar Patrick Kane, the three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Prior to signing with the Detroit Red Wings this past season, Kane's name was linked to the Golden Knights. It is believed he didn't want to venture west due to the tougher travel schedule. K…
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The MOST DANGEROUS Comic Book Ever Published
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In this episode, Chris and Steven confront highly disturbing revelations about the CIA and American global politics, courtesy of the explosive whistleblower comic, BROUGHT TO LIGHT (Eclipse Comics, 1988), written by Alan Moore and drawn by Bill Sienkiewicz. Buckle up, folks. This is a wild one. BROUGHT TO LIGHT really is the most dangerous comic bo…
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The more VGK signs big name veteran players, the fewer the chances are for players to be brought up to the NHL level from Henderson and the Silver Knights. We talk about some players that are buried in the AHL in Henderson and the only opportunity for them could be a trade or picked up on waivers. We also recap the NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 3 and …
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On the one-year anniversary of the Vegas Golden Knights hoisting the Stanley Cup, we bring you back to Game 5 and on to the ice postgame as we listen back to the episode documenting that unforgettable day.By Vegas Golden Knights
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Marner to Las Vegas trade rumors heating up?
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Eliott Friedman of Sportsnet cited sources Wednesday as saying VGK could be getting serious about trade talks with Toronto for Mitch Marner. He reported VGK could offer Shea Theodore and Logan Thompson as part of a potential trade. Marner would have to lift his No Move Clause to come to Las Vegas. And, VGK might have to sweeten the pot with a prosp…
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The Golden Knights will have a new ECHL affiliate and it appears the team will now be located in Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Knight Monsters begin their inaugural campaign this Fall. This ends a two-year relationship with the Savannah Ghost Pirates. A formal announcement is due Monday. The team has a brand new arena, the Tahoe Blue Event Center. 2007 Hei…
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How much does Mark Stone have left in the tank?
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Mark Stone has had major injuries in each of the past three seasons that affected his playing time. He's had two back surgeries and this past season he was sent to the LTIR with a lacerated spleen. Stone played in 56 games this past season and almost had a point per game (53 points.) He has played in just 136 regular season games the past three sea…
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Cap officially increases, what does it mean for VGK?
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The NHL announced the salary cap for the upcoming season this past weekend, and it's slightly higher, by about $300k than originally projected. The cap will be $88-million this season, an increased of $4.5 million. The Golden Knights could use some of the additional cap money to pay UFA Jonathan Marchessault, if it so chooses. The team is cap-strap…
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VG's impact on the Florida-Edmonton SCF series - a couple of areas stand out to us that could be beneficial to either team. We remember Sean Burke's powerpoint presentation "How to beat Bobrovsky." In the presentation, the goalie coach found that Bob crouches to find pucks, so he told VGK to go top shelf. That's how Shea Theodore scored a goal in t…
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Was this the best team that VGK ever had?
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Was it the best team VGK ever fielded this past year? That is what Kelly McCrimmon asserted after the season. What about the 2023 team that won the Cup? Was this the best team on paper? The Golden Knights added Tomas Hertl, Anthony Mantha and Noel Hanifin. We also talk about William Carrier and who will take his spot on the fourth line. And, Dave G…
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Based on history, Marchessault negotiations could come down to the wire
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It could come down to the 11th hour in negotiations between VGK and Jonathan Marchessault's camp. Historically the Golden Knights have come down to the wire with player negotiations in the past. The last time VGK had to bargain with a player, Nic Hague finally received a deal the day before the 2022 season. Another topic on the show is whether Las …
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Today we ask the question if Adin Hill was a one-hit wonder after excelling in the 2023 Cup run? We have an argument on both sides as Hill, along with Logan Thompson, are entering their contract years. Hill has a record of 12-3 in the playoffs and is 36-19 over the past two seasons. Could it be that he goes from the outhouse to the penthouse and sl…
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VGK-Marchessault camp to meet within a week according to report
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Negotiations between the Golden Knights and Jonathan Marchessault's camp are expected to begin "within the next week" according to a report from NHL Network/Fourth Period's David Pagnotta. The report came out after Marchessault said last week that he has had no discussions with the team. Pagnotta said he was told by the Golden Knight's that "it's a…
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What needs to go right for VGK to be successful next season?
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What needs to go right for VGK to have a successful season ahead? We have some opinions beginning with the off-season and some of its star players. We also recap the NHL playoffs and have listener comments on this WTF edition.By Tony Cordasco, Chris Gawlick
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VGK, Eichel need to improve in the faceoff circle
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We did some research on VGK faceoff draws and found out the team fell from the top 10 this past season and it could have been a reason why the team was the last team in the playoffs in the West. VGK ranked 9th in the Cup season and 18th this season dropping from 52% wins to 50%. We brought up our show from the start of last season in which Bruce Ca…
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Marchessault says team wouldn't negotiate deal before the start of the season
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In a published report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jonathan Marchessault, VGK's prized free agent, to the paper that he hasn't heard from the Golden Knights and that the team didn't want to negotiate a new deal before the start of the past season. We have to ask if any negotiations with Marchessault would be through media reports. Kelly McCrimm…
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Marchessault's market value lower than expected?
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The Daily Faceoff released salary projections for the top 75 NHL free agents. Jonathan Marchessault, the soon-to-be VGK free agent was ranked 6th on the list. What was surprising to us, was that analytical projection of $6.25-million over a three year term. We thought he would command somewhere between $7-8 million. We also look at other VGK free a…
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Goaltender coach Sean Burke - how does he decide who starts in net and does he favor one goalie over the other? We talk about the goalie rotation on today's show. Also we run down the key dates during the offseason and recap/preview the Conference Finals. And our WTF comments.By Tony Cordasco, Chris Gawlik
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Who is your top breakout candidate for VGK in the 2024-25 season? Some of our candidates include Pave Dorofeyev, Nic Roy and Michael Amadio (pending extension.) We also talk about goalie Jiri Patera and his role with the team next season, seeing that Logan Thompson Adin Hill have injury concerns. And, we talk about the NHL Playoffs.…
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What VGK should copy from Conference Finalists
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The NHL is a copycat league and teams like VGK might take a page out of what has been successful with the four teams in the Conference finals. We go through strengths of each team and talk about how each strength can help VGK next season. We also have our Predictions for the Conference Finals.By Tony Cordasco, Chris Gawlik
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Will the Golden Knights be a contender or in rebuild mode when all is said and done next season? That's the question we asked VGK fans on today's episode. Especially with the long offseason, fans are expecting VGK to bounce back next season. But there are a lot of unanswered questions. We could see a sizeable roster overhaul. We discuss possible 20…
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At what point do the Silver Knights need to start winning?
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The Henderson Silver Knights have gone 57-74 over the past two seasons and their average attendance has dropped by nearly 600 fans per game. Today we examine when the team has to start winning. There is a balance between development and winning as a minor league franchise. The team has not made the playoffs since moving here going 0-3. A lot can be…
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It looks as though Mitch Marner is being made out to be the scapegoat in Toronto after another early playoff exit. The Maple Leafs might look to unload Marner and his nearly $11-million a year salary with one season remaining on his current contract. The rumor mill has been cooking with Marner's name mentioned in trades with Nashville, Columbus, An…
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“DIRTY COMMIES!” DC Comics’ OG Superheroes Laid Low by The Red Scare & Rise Again in THE GOLDEN AGE!
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Chris and Steven testify before you all, spilling their guts on how DC Comics’ OG Superheroes were laid low by the spectre of McCarthyism in “The Red Scare” era of post-WWII USA. This is their battle to rise again in THE GOLDEN AGE (1993), written by James Robinson, drawn by Paul Smith, colored by Richard Ory, and lettered by John Costanza. Will ou…
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The Golden Knights have six pending UFA's. Let's say VGK doesn't resign any of them and has to rely on only players in the organization. We construct a hypothetical roster using just players in the organization. We also discuss what the biggest hole the team needs to fill this summer. And, we take a look at the NHL playoffs.…
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Are opponents starting to figure out Cassidy's system?
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At times we felt Bruce Cassidy's system was too predictable this season. Our topic following the first round exit to the Stars is has the league caught up to the system and what changes might we see next season. We also point to the VGK record against the Pacific Division and how Cassidy's dominance over the Pacific isn't as strong as when he was i…
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A look at VGK Special Teams from this past season
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The Golden Knights special teams were not exceptional this past season, although the power play unit finished in the top 10 (7th), but fell apart on the penalty kill at 16. A lot can be attributed to the number of different players that were on those units due to injuries. Will VGK be better on special teams when 100% next season? We talk about who…
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Could VGK be cooking up a trade no one suspects?
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Our Chris Gawlik weighs in on whether there could be an off-season trade for VGK that no one expects to happen. He points to maybe trading Shea Theodore or Logan Thompson to clear cap space if the Golden Knights want to extend Jonathan Marchessault. We discuss whether the starting goalie for 2025-26 is in the VGK system already. Both Hill and Thomp…
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In the crease: was VGK goaltending a success?
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We ask the question about whether VGK goaltending this season was an overall success. We also discuss platooning goalies in the first round of the playoffs where Logan Thompson got four starts and Adin Hill had three. Thompson was 2-2 in his first playoff appearance. We also talk about the Golden Knights coaching staff and whether there was chemist…
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What does the future hold for three players acquired at the trade deadline
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We evaluate the three trades made at deadline: Tomas Hertl, Noah Hanifin and Anthony Mantha on today's show. We talk about their impact after the deadline, where they might land in the lineup and what their future is with the VGK.By Locked On Podcast Network
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Golden Knights players met with the front office Tuesday. Then some players, GM Kelly McCrimmon, and head coach Bruce Cassidy answered questions for the media. The themes of the presser included adversity, missing an opportunity, and a lack of chemistry. for VGK. McCrimmon said he felt VGK had its best roster the team has had. Cassidy said the team…
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Will Bruce Cassidy be on the hot seat at the start of next season?
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Knowing the history of the VGK organization, will Bruce Cassidy be on the hot seat to begin next season despite injuries and a lack of chemistry attributable to players returning to the lineup at different times? VGK was bounced from the playoffs after just one series in the playoffs after expecting another run for the Cup. Injuries will be a big p…
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The Golden Knights were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round as they fell to Dallas Sunday 2-1 in Game 7 of the series. We recap the final game of the season and the opening round series, one that VGK once led two-games-to-none. Scoring was down for VGK in the series. Brett Howden scored the only Golden Knights goal in the final game. Rad…
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VGK Today May 6, 2024 | Vegas' title defense comes to an end
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While the Golden Knights fought until the end, they ultimately came up short in their first round series with the Dallas Stars, losing 2-1 in Game 7. Today Shane Hnidy and Dave Goucher join the show to recap Game 7, the series, and the VGK season. Also hear from comments around the locker room from Bruce Cassidy, Mark Stone, and Alex Pietrangelo.…
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The greatest two words in sports: Game 7. The stage is set for the 7th game of the series between VGK and the Dallas Stars tied at 3-3. There are some streaks on the line: Dallas HC Pete DeBoer is 7-0 in Game 7s. VGK's veteran defensemen Alex Pietrangelo and Alec Martinez are each 5-0 in Game 7s. Something has to give tonight. We talk about attriti…
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