Locked On Golden Knights - Daily Podcast On the Vegas Golden Knights

The Golden Knights will face the slumping Mammoth in SLC twice in the next three games.  Utah has lost the past three games in overtime all by identical 3-2 scores. Utah had a seven game win streak at one point, but have gone 2-8 since.  The key is to keep the Mammoth under three goals. The are 1-7 when they score two or fewer goals. VGK will try to continue its power play scoring spree with 5 goals on the man-advantage over the past three games. We also size up the next dozen games in which VGK plays only four contests at home. And we have our Locks and Predictions for tonight's game.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights hung on to defeat the NY Rangers 3-2.  It halted a Rangers road six-game win streak and put an end to a VGK four-game home ice losing streak for the VGK.   Braeden Bowman, Ben Hutton and Shea Thedore scored goals.  Two defensemen scored and there were two power play goals for VGK.  We talk about the VGK power play clicking again with five goals on the man-advantage in the last three games. Shea Theodore scored one of the power play goals.  He is stating to heat up with points in the past four games.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VGK comes off a three-point road swing in St. Louis and Minnesota.  The Golden Knights come home for a game vs the New York Rangers, a team that is tied for the NHL lead with road wins at 9.  VGK was able to get complimentary scoring on the road. Will they see some carryover tonight against a well-balanced Rangers lineup. VGK's Mitch Marner became the first player in franchise history to reach the 20 point plateau in just 18 games.  VGK will look for Marner and Jack Eichel to break through in the goal-scoring column.  We talk about the rankings for the top defensive pairing and VGK's Shea Theodore and Braydon McNabb top the list in 5v5.  Plus our locks and predictions for the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights split a pair of games over the weekend but banked three points in the process.  VGK had an easy time disposing of the slumping Blues in St. Louis Saturday night 4-1.  Brandon Saad and Noah Hanifin each scored their first goal of the season.  And, Braeden Bowman scored his first NHL goal.  Sunday, the Golden Knights forced overtime on a Reilly Sith third period goal.  But VGK fell in overtime on a Shea Theodore penalty giving the Wild a man advantage late.  Kirill Kaprizov potted the game winning goal with :09 remaining.  VGK walks away with three big points over the weekend.  We also talk about the return of Carter Hart after 22 months away from pro hockey as he started in net for HSK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

J-G Pageau a shorthanded goal in overtime to send the Golden Knights to their fourth straight loss. The Islanders topped VGK 4-3.  VGK fell to 1-3-2 on the homestand.  The Golden Knights trailed 2-0 in the game but they battled back and took the lead 3-2 before Matt Barzal forced overtime after Patrick Roy pulled goalie Ilya Sorokin with three minutes left in regulation.  In the extra period, Shea Theodore and Tomas Hertl each hit posts.  The Islanders were penalized for too many men on the ice.  But Tomas Hertl lost the faceoff in his own end.  And, Pageau was off to the races to score the GWG on a wrister from the top of the right circle.  The Golden Knights play a back to back at St. Louis and in Minnesota this weekend.  We preview those two games.  And, we have our weekly WTF segment.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights are looking to break a three-game losing skid as the Islanders come to town Thursday night.  VGK looks to get a win in the compact Pacific Division, where they have momentarily slipped to fifth place.  The Isles have won two straight.  VGK needs to get depth scoring and clean up the stagnant power play unit if they want to prevail.  We discuss Carter Hart and whether the controversial goalie gets a start Saturday in AHL Henderson.   And, we have our Locks, Props and Chance for tonight's game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How will the Golden Knights handle adversity?  VGK has fallen behind four teams in the Pacific. In the West – VGK is in a four way tie for ninth place overall.  If the Golden Knights defeat the Islanders Thursday, they can move up to second in the Pacific.  But after that, VGK goes on the road for five of six games.  There is parity in the Pacific because every team except for Calgary, made improvements over the off-season.  Should VGK have added depth pieces rather than spending $12m for Mitch Marner?  And we discuss how the injury bug has affected VGK so far.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights lost their third straight game on home ice falling to the Florida Panthers for a second time this season 3-2.  The Golden Knights spotted the Panthers a 2-0 lead after two periods. For a second game VGK outshot their opponents in the third period with a late push.  In Monday's game, VGK outshot the Panthers 14-1 in the final period, but the only shot for Florida was the winning goal on the power play by Sam Reinhart.  Over the past two games VGK outshot opponents 33-7.  Tomas Hertl and Ivan Barbashev scored goals for the Golden Knights. Jack Eichel wasn't in a good mood following yesterday's morning skate, saying everyone on the team has high expectations. He said the team hasn't been good enough and "it hasn't been good enough for a while.  We also address VGK lacking a Number One defenseman.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Shea Theodore turnover cost VGK a chance at a come-from-behind win against the Ducks Saturday night.  VGK charged back in the third period to force the game into overtime, tied at 3 and Theodore lost board battle in the Anaheim zone. Jacob Trouba goes five hole on Akira Schmid to give the Ducks two points. 4-3 final Anaheim. It was in the final seconds of overtime.  The Golden Knights outshot the Ducks 21-6 in the third, and scored twice to tie the game. VGK lost William Karlsson after he skated in the first period. He is listed as day-to-day.  VGK faces a struggling Florida Panthers team.  They are 1-2 on the current road swing.  4-7-1 over the past 12. Brad Marchand has scored a goal in four straight games and has a seven game point streak.  We also have our Locks, Predictions and Chance for tonight's game.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights dropped a 6-3 decision to the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday night at the Fortress.  VGK started off hot behind a pair of Ivan Barbashev goals.  They took a 2-0 lead.  Bruce Cassidy said it was the best opening period they have had.  Mith Marner was back skating with Jack Eichel on the top line. Marner collected three points on the night. After that, it was all Tampa. Nikita Kucherov countered with a 3-point game including two goals.  Up next the Anaheim Ducks come to town, the Pacific-division leaders.  They have a good mix of youth and veterans.  And, they score a lot of goals.  We also have our WTF segment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VGK hosts Tampa Bay tonight looking to avenge an early season 2-1 road loss.  The Lightning have won five of six.  A report says Adin Hill will be out months.  And, our Locks, Predictions and Chance segment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Akira Schmid notched his first shutout for the Golden Knights, a 1-0 gem, as VGK defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings at T-Mobile Arena.  Ivan Barbashev scored the only goal of the game off a rebound of a Brandon Saad shot. Barbashev poked the puck past John Gibson in the second period.  A second goal by Jeremy Lauzon in the third was waived off for a Brett Howden offside upon review.  We revisit the Jack Eichel trade four years later.  And we talk about the Henderson Silver Knights who are on a seven game win streak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights will try to bounce back against the Detroit Red Wings tonight.  VGK has won just once in the past four games at 1-2-1.  Meanwhile, Detroit is atop the Atlantic Division tied with Montreal.  The Wings have banked six of eight points on the road trip.  They have a good mix of youth and veterans.  We should see former Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson between the pipes tonight.  VGK should benefit with the return of Noah Hanifin, who has been out since the opening game of the season.  He will be paired with Zach Whitecloud.  Ben Hutton is odd-man out. Colton Sissons should be back as well.  Bruce Cassidy said his return would put Brett Howden on the top line.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VGK had just 23 shots on goal against the Avalanche Friday, and Bruce Cassidy was not happy with the team overpassing and not putting the puck on net more often.  The Golden Knights fell to the Avs 4-2.  They railed 2-0 early and Cassidy said the team is lacking a sense of urgency.  VGK's Jack Eichel is the NHL’s First Star of the Month of October. In 11 games Eichel had 19 points including eight goals.  And on Marner Monday, we talk about Mitch Marner's move to the top of the power play unit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights return home to the Fortress for a six-game homestand after a three-game road swing produced three points.  VGK will be playing without Noah Hanifin, who hasn't played since the opener, and Colton Sissons who missed one game on the road trip. VGK plays a potent Avs team which just signed forward Martin Nechas to an 8-year $10m AAV extension.  This will be just the second meeting between VGK and Colorado on Nevada Day.  We have our picks and predictions and our WTF feature. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.