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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) tussle during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
With 3-2 series lead, Canadiens frustrating Golden Knights

By John Wawrow Jun. 23, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights' Mark Stone (61) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, May 20, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild 5/20/2021

May. 21, 2021 12:30 AM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) celebrates with Chandler Stephenson (20) and Jonathan Marchessault (81) after the team's 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, May 20, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Vegas surges past Wild for 5-2 win to take 2-1 series lead

By Dave Campbell May. 21, 2021 12:28 AM EDT

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) waves to the crowd during a small ceremony to mark his passing Gordie Howe for most NHL games played in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Golden Knights top Sharks 3-2 in shootout on historic night

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 20, 2021 01:14 AM EDT

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) motions to the crowd during a break to mark his passing Gordie Howe for most NHL games played in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Sharks' Marleau breaks Howe's NHL games played record

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 19, 2021 10:32 PM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights' Alec Martinez, right, celebrates after scoring past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 12, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Smith's OT goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Blues

By Joe Harris Mar. 12, 2021 11:03 PM EST

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) races for the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of of Outdoor Lake Tahoe NHL hockey game at Stateline, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli))
Avs beat Golden Knights 3-2 in delayed Lake Tahoe game

By Josh Dubow Feb. 21, 2021 01:58 AM EST

FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Denver. Krueger marked his return to practice Sunday, feb. 14, 2021 with an upbeat but cautionary message following a 10-day bout with what he called “moderately severe symptoms” of COVID-19. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
NHL adapts COVID-19 approach through 1st month of season

By John Wawrow Feb. 14, 2021 05:55 PM EST

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kurtis MacDermid (56) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) square up for a fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Tensions rising: NHL multigame series ratchet up animosity

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 11, 2021 06:03 PM EST

The New York Rangers prepare to play against the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)
NHL adds game-day rapid testing to stem COVID-19 outbreaks

By John Wawrow Feb. 11, 2021 05:11 PM EST

Anaheim Ducks center Rickard Rakell (67) passes around Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Whitecloud scores late, lifts Vegas to 5-4 win over Ducks

By W.g. Ramirez Feb. 10, 2021 01:53 AM EST