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The Vegas Golden Knights joined the NHL in 2017 as the league’s first expansion team since 2000 when the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild started operations. The Golden Knights broke the mold for expansion franchises by winning their division and reaching the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. It was the most successful debut season for an expansion franchise in the history of North American professional sports. Although they lost that series to the Washington Capitals, the Golden Knights followed it up with five playoff appearances in their first six seasons. They won their first Stanley Cup in 2023. 

3 Most Interesting Storylines Heading Into Golden Knights Training Camp
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Hockey is finally back. After a long summer, the Vegas Golden Knights opened the 2025 Rookie Showcase in Denver, Colorado, signaling the unofficial start of the new season. Related: Jack Eichel’s Future Looms Large for the Golden Knights Next up is training camp, which gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 16, and brings plenty of intrigue. The Golden Knights made one of the splashiest moves of the offseason by signing Mitch Marner, while also retooling their blue line. With no shortage of questions, here are three of the most interesting storylines to watch as Golden Knights training camp begins. Who Replaces Alex…

NHL’s Top 5 Defenses
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*this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while place additional pressure on them in the offensive zone. When a defense is playing near perfection, it also helps ease some of the burdens on both the goaltender and forwards, which can turn the tide of a game or a playoff series. It’s not easy to build an elite defense, of course. It can take years of drafting and developing defensemen before they…

Stolarz Extension Talk, Chinakhov’s Trade Request & More NHL Rumors
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In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anthony Stolarz of the Toronto Maple Leafs is due for an extension, and both sides have been talking about getting a deal done. Elsewhere, Yegor Chinakhov has not rescinded his trade request, but no deal appears to be imminent. Finally, Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights seem to be on the same page about an extension, and that could wrap up sooner rather than later. Stolarz & Leafs Working on Extension After finishing at the top of the league in save percentage and third in goals against average, Stolarz reportedly only has one goal…

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Golden Knights FAQ

What year were the Vegas Golden Knights founded?

The Vegas Golden Knights joined the NHL in 2017 as the league’s first expansion team since 2000.

When did the Vegas Golden Knights play their first game?

The Golden Knights played their first game on Oct. 6, 2017. They played the Dallas Stars and won 2-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights?

Bruce Cassidy is the current head coach for the Vegas Golden Knights.