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Adding Reilly Smith has been a big help for the VGK penalty kill, but they’ve also made a tweak to the system that is paying dividends as well. In this film breakdown, we show the small change and how it is helping to limit the amount of time the PK spends in their own zone.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Knights On Ice / April 6

Smith scores twice, lifts Golden Knights to 3-2 OT win over Flames

The Vegas Golden Knights secured a critical two points with a 3-2 overtime win against the Calgary Flames Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. Reilly Smith scored twice, including a fortuitous game-winner with 29 seconds remaining in overtime, to help the Golden Knights bounce back from back-to-back losses.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Golden Knights sign Trevor Connelly to entry-level contract

The Golden Knights announced they’ve signed top prospect Trevor Connelly to a three-year, entry-level contract. While Vegas didn’t announce it as such, PuckPedia confirms his deal doesn’t begin until the 2025-26 season, so he won’t be making his NHL debut down the stretch.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 29

Golden Knights knock off Predators for sixth straight win

Reilly Smith broke a third-period deadlock and the Vegas Golden Knights ran their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 road victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

NHL News / Knights On Ice / March 29

Golden Knights top Predators 3-1, sweep road trip

The Vegas Golden Knights won their sixth consecutive game with a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. For the second game in a row, the difference proved to be a power-play goal in the third period.

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Now / March 7

Reilly Smith Makes Second Golden Knights Debut

When the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023, Reilly Smith became the first player to score a Stanley Cup-winning goal against the team that drafted him since Patric Hornqvist in 2017.

NHL News / Knights On Ice / March 7

Golden Knights move forward with Smith, Saad ahead of playoff push

The Vegas Golden Knights did not make any additional moves in the hours leading up to the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline after landing Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers on Thursday.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / March 7

Revisiting the New York Rangers' in-season trades

The NHL trade deadline can be a crazy time in the hockey world, and the Rangers proved that with a number of major trades.

Rangers sign former first-round pick to two-year extension

Rangers Acquire Carson Soucy from Canucks in Deadline Deal

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Vegas Golden Knights’ dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL trade deadline

The Vegas Golden Knights turned back the clock the day before the NHL Trade Deadline when they acquired Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers for a dream reunion.

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Now / March 6

Original Misfit Returns! Reilly Smith Reunited with Golden Knights

It’s a reunion we all wondered about— on Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights traded Brendan Brisson and a 2025 third-round pick to the New York Rangers

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6

Reports: Golden Knights reacquire Reilly Smith from Rangers

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers on Thursday in exchange for forward Brendan Brisson and a third-round draft pick in 2025, according to multiple reports.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

New York Rangers Trade Veteran Forward to Vegas Golden Knights

The New York Rangers have made some news today. Blueshirts General Manager Chris Drury has pulled off the Reilly Smith trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Golden Knights Acquire Smith From Rangers For Brisson, 3rd-Round Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers in exchange for centre Brendan Brisson and a 2025 third-round draft pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Golden Knights re-acquire Reilly Smith from Rangers for Brendan Brisson, draft pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are bringing back right winger Reilly Smith in a trade with the New York Rangers ahead of Friday’s 2:00 pm ET NHL Trade deadline, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Reilly Smith Traded Back to Golden Knights in Deadline Deal

Reilly Smith is heading back to the Vegas Golden Knights after a trade with the New York Rangers, according to New York Post columnist Larry Brooks. The deal sees the San Jose Sharks receiving Vegas’s third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and prospect Brendan Brisson, who will be assigned to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Golden Knights acquire familiar face from Rangers

The Golden Knights are acquiring winger Reilly Smith from the Rangers in exchange for the Sharks’ 2025 third-round pick and forward prospect Brendan Brisson.

Rangers expected to acquire veteran defenseman from Canucks

Devils make excellent trade in wake of major injury news

Bruins taking trade calls on their longtime franchise cornerstone

Hurricanes, Leafs are reportedly discussing a blockbuster trade

Canadiens make major announcement on Leafs trade target David Savard

New York Rangers News / Vegas Hockey Now / March 3

Original Misfit Reilly Smith Trade Bait, Second Consecutive Game

On Sunday, the New York Rangers took on the Nashville Predators. The Rangers won 4-0, but the game’s actual story came a few hours before puck drop when it was reported that former Vegas Golden Knight Reilly Smith would be held out for “roster management purposes.” On Monday, the process repeated.

New York Rangers News / House of Hockey / March 5

Rangers Cup champion refuses trade to Canadian team

New York Rangers Cup champion reportedly refuses trade to Canadian team

Reilly Smith appears to be on the move from the New York Rangers, and now his no-trade clause has revealed absolutely no desire to move to Canada.

Did Dylan Cozens just send a message to Kent Hughes and the Canadiens?

Connor McDavid sends strong message to Oilers management before trade deadline

Maple Leafs reportedly discussing multi-player trade with Western Conference team

Arber Xhekaj reveals how Jordan Greenway reacted during confrontation

Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly received harsh response to trade inquiry about star defenseman

Montreal Canadiens veteran Brendan Gallagher announces life-changing news

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / March 3

Rangers Forward Linked to Stanley Cup Contenders

The New York Rangers ended their weekend with a shutout victory over the Nashville Predators, but they did so while holding veteran forward Reilly Smith out of the lineup.

New York Rangers News / Dose.ca / March 2

Reilly Smith left out: New York Rangers are officially sellers

This week, some teams have jumped ahead of the trade deadline. Yesterday, there was a big trade between the Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / March 2

Rangers to sit F Reilly Smith on Sunday with trade deadline approaching

The New York Rangers won't play forward Reilly Smith on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators for roster management reasons. Smith, 33, is a likely candidate to be traded before the NHL deadline on Friday.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Report: Rangers’ Reilly Smith to sit against Predators for trade-related reasons

As the March 7 NHL trade deadline looms, the New York Rangers are playing it safe with pending unrestricted free agent Reilly Smith, who won’t play Sunday versus the Nashville Predators due to trade-related reasons, reports The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.