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Golden Knights, Wild pledge to focus on Game 3 in opening-round series

Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy paused for a moment when asked what message he would share with his players after they landed in Minnesota. The Golden Knights won Game 1 of their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals series against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.

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Every April, sixteen teams enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one goal in mind, which is to etch their name into NHL history on the Stanley Cup. Some enter the postseason hot and ready, while some barely make it and are just getting warmed up.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Why Golden Knights’ Bruce Cassidy is expecting more of the same in Game 2 vs. Wild

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas defended home ice in a tight, defensive game, which is the style they want to play.

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Golden Knights' Bruce Cassidy Sends Message Ahead of Playoff Opener vs Wild

The Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild. Vegas holds home ice advantage entering the series, giving them a slight edge over Minnesota.

NHL News / SinBin / April 19

What Bruce Cassidy And John Hynes See As Their Opponent’s Biggest Strength In First Round Series

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) On a nightly basis in the NHL, most teams and coaches are uber-focused on playing the best style for themselves and almost ignoring the opponent.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 14

Golden Knights Intend On Resting Players In Final Two Games

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) After clinching the division and locking up home-ice advantage through the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Golden Knights have a rare opportunity in the final two games.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 9

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek nearing return for Wild

Wes Crosby: Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev left towards the end of the third period after taking a puck to the face. Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: Gabriel Landeskog continues to practice with the Colorado Avalanche but he won’t be ready to return this week.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Golden Knights coach ‘concerned’ after shutout loss to Jets

The Vegas Golden Knights still sit at the top of the Pacific Division with a healthy lead, but they’ve been struggling as of late, losing back-to-back games to the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 4

“I Am Concerned. This Isn’t A One-Off”

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) A pair of home losses to Western Conference playoff teams has the Golden Knights feeling some consternation.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 2

Poor second sinks Golden Knights in 3-2 loss to Oilers

All it took was a poor 20 minutes of play for the Vegas Golden Knights to lose 3-2 to the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Pavel Dorofeyev scored a goal with an assist, while Nicolas Roy also scored for the Golden Knights (45-21-8), who saw their six-game winning streak come to an end.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27

Bruce Cassidy sends mixed messages on Alex Pietrangelo injury

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy announced Tuesday that Alex Pietrangelo might miss the entire three-game road trip. The defenseman was pulled from the lineup just before Vegas’ 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 24

Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl evaluated for injury

Darrin Bauming: Buffalo Sabres forward Jordan Greenway left in the first period after blocking a shot in the foot. Coach Lindy Ruff: “I have no idea, probably our docs will look at him .

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Now / March 3

Golden Knights Shut Out, Rebuke Devils; Sweep Season Series

The Vegas Golden Knights (36-18-6) allowed five goals in both of their last two games. Neither goaltending or team defense was a problem on Sunday when they shutout the New Jersey Devils (33-23-6).

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26

Golden Knights seek redemption vs. visiting Blackhawks

The Vegas Golden Knights enter Thursday night's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks with a two-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division standings.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / February 21

Will 4 Nations hangover sway Knights-Canucks matchup?

Hours after sharing assistant-coaching duties for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in Boston, Vancouver head coach Rick Tocchet and Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy will find themselves behind opposite benches again when their teams meet on Saturday in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / February 5

Report: Bruce Cassidy and Peter DeBoer Blocked One Player from Joining Team Canada Due to Past History

NHL head coaches Peter DeBoer and Bruce Cassidy revealed why Logan Thompson was omitted from Team Canada for the Four Nations tournament. Logan Thompson has been one of the best goalies in the entire NHL this season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / February 3

Cassidy Changes Bring Immediate Results

The Vegas Golden Knights have left one defensive pair together for most of the season. In early November, Bruce Cassidy moved Shea Theodore from the left side to the right, splitting up Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / January 21

Golden Knights Struggling; Players, Cassidy Optimistic

“There’s always pockets of the year where it doesn’t go your way. We hit two posts last night. We’re in one of those.” The Vegas Golden Knights are in a slump.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Watch: Cassidy says Golden Knights played well defensively

Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy thought his team played well defensively despite losing 4-0 to the New York Islanders at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / December 30

Watch: Cassidy says Golden Knights trending well defensively

Prior to the season, Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy wanted the Vegas Golden Knights to be one of, if not the best, defensive team in the Pacific Division. Following the Golden Knights’ 3-0 victory against the Calgary Flames at T-Mobile Arena, Cassidy said the team is trending in the right direction to being that.

NHL News / Bruins Insider / December 26

Ex-Bruins Head Coach Makes History With Vegas Golden Knights

Heading into the holiday break on the 23rd, the Vegas Golden Knights faced off against the Anaheim Ducks. The Golden Knights would end up defeating the Ducks 3-1, entering the holidays on a high note.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 24

Knights' Bruce Cassidy gets milestone win against Ducks

Tomas Hertl scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and also had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights completed a four-game regular-season series sweep of the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-1 victory on Monday in Las Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / December 22

Watch: Cassidy says Golden Knights have best D core

When asked whether the Vegas Golden Knights have the best group of defensemen in the NHL, Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy wasn’t shy with his response. “The short answer is yes, we do,” Cassidy said.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 29, 2024

Golden Knights’ Bruce Cassidy rubs salt in Bruins fans wounds with Stanley Cup flex

In Bruce Cassidy’s six-year tenure as head coach of the Boston Bruins, the franchise made the playoffs every season but failed to win a Stanley Cup. In his first season in charge of the Vegas Golden Knights in 2022-23, Cassidy finally got over the hump, leading Vegas to its first championship.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2023

Golden Knights rout Panthers to win first Stanley Cup

The Vegas Golden Knights won their first ever Stanley Cup on Tuesday night with a dominant 9-3 win victory over the Florida Panthers to win the series 4-1.

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