Stars hope to build momentum and take Game 4 in Vegas

Most visitors consider it a big plus if they can break even after spending a weekend in Las Vegas. The Dallas Stars are already guaranteed that accomplishment after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime Saturday in their Western Conference first-round series. But Peter DeBoer’s top-seeded squad, which still trails the best-of-seven series, 2-1, would like nothing better than getting another road win on Monday night. Ironically, the hero of Game 3 for the

Stars hope road success continues in playoffs vs. Knights

Despite losing twice at home and trailing 2-0 in their Western Conference first-round series against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, the Dallas Stars don’t feel defeated heading into Game 3 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. “I think we’re a confident group,” Stars coach Peter DeBoer said. “We’re obviously not in a great spot, but we’re also a veteran group and understand if you win one game, things change. Pressure points change,

Stars in familiar territory with Game 2 vs. Golden Knights ahead

The Dallas Stars no longer own home-ice advantage after dropping the opener of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series 4-3 against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Despite the turn of events, there was no sense of panic among coach Peter DeBoer’s squad as the Stars head into Game 2 on Wednesday at Dallas. The Stars have been in this position before. Twice last season, en route to the Western Conference

Stars get another crack at Golden Knights in postseason

The Vegas Golden Knights begin their defense of their Stanley Cup title on Monday night when they face the host Dallas Stars in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series. Vegas and Dallas met in the Western Conference final last season, with the Golden Knights taking the series in six games. They then went on to defeat the Florida Panthers in five games to win their first Stanley Cup. Vegas enters the postseason

Plenty at stake for Golden Knights in season finale vs. Ducks

The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights go into their final regular-season game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night in Las Vegas with a playoff spot secured but still plenty to play for. Vegas (45-28-8, 98 points) enters the contest with a one-point lead over the Los Angeles Kings (43-27-11, 97 points) for third place in the Pacific Division. A win over the Ducks and the Golden Knights can pack their bags for

Amid playoff prep, Golden Knights won’t look past Blackhawks

The Vegas Golden Knights head into their final two regular-season games with a second wild-card spot in the Western Conference all locked up and still have an outside chance of finishing third in the Pacific Division. Following a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory over Colorado on Sunday afternoon, the defending Stanley Cup champions bring a two-game winning streak into Tuesday night’s meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks in Las Vegas. Trailing 3-0 entering the final period, Vegas

Avs face Knights, aim to bounce back from drubbing

The Colorado Avalanche will look to rebound from arguably their worst loss of their season when they visit the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday afternoon. With second place in the Central Division and home ice for the first round of the playoffs on the line, the Avalanche allowed four goals in the first period en route to a 7-0 shellacking by the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Winnipeg (50-24-6, 106 points),

Battling for playoff berth, Golden Knights take on Wild

The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights head into their final homestand of the regular season still looking to try to clinch a playoff spot. Vegas (42-28-8, 92 points) heads into Friday’s game with the Minnesota Wild (37-31-10, 83 points) in Las Vegas occupying the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, three points ahead of the St. Louis Blues (42-32-5, 89 points). The Golden Knights are also just one point behind the third-place

Knights might avoid Connor McDavid in meeting with Oilers

The Vegas Golden Knights will close their regular-season road schedule on Wednesday night when they face the host Edmonton Oilers for what could be a preview of a first-round playoff series in the Western Conference. It marks the final contest of a three-game road trip to forget for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who are chasing the Los Angeles Kings for third place in the Pacific Division and currently occupy the final wild-card spot in

Surging Golden Knights start road trip vs. Coyotes

The Vegas Golden Knights are finding their form in time for a playoff push. The defending Stanley Cup champions are riding a three-game winning streak as they kick off a three-game road trip against the Arizona Coyotes on Friday in Tempe, Ariz. Thanks to a 9-2-1 run, the Golden Knights (42-25-8, 92 points) have pulled themselves within three points of the Edmonton Oilers for the second spot in the Pacific Division. Vegas, which started the