WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jack Eichel broke a tie on a power play with 4:36 left and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory to open the season. The Golden Knights are the first reigning champion to open a season with five straight wins since the 1985-86 Edmonton Oilers. “Good teams find a … [Read more...] about Golden Knights beat Jets 5-3 for 5th straight win to open season
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A'ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday night. The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-02) and the Houston Comets (1997-2000) as the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
Las Vegas Aces arrive home, championship celebration planned for Monday
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Aces arrived back home early Thursday morning after becoming the WNBA's first repeat champions in over 20 … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Aces arrive home, championship celebration planned for Monday
Marchessault breaks tie in shootout, unbeaten Golden Knights defeat Stars 3-2
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault broke a shootout tie in the Vegas Golden Knights' 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in a Western Conference final rematch. Marchessault gave Vegas (4-0) a 2-1 edge in the shootout after teammate Shea Theodore and Dallas' Matt Duchene traded goals. Dallas had a chance to extend the shootout, but Roope Hintz's shot hit … [Read more...] about Marchessault breaks tie in shootout, unbeaten Golden Knights defeat Stars 3-2
Eichel, Hill lead Golden Knights to 4-1 win over Ducks to improve to 3-0-0
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, Adin Hill made 22 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Saturday night. Chandler Stephenson and Shea Theodore also had a goal and an assist, and Jonas Rondbjerg got his first goal of the season. The defending champion Golden Knights, playing their third game in five nights, improved to 3-0-0 … [Read more...] about Eichel, Hill lead Golden Knights to 4-1 win over Ducks to improve to 3-0-0