VGK had no pulse in Sunday's loss in Pittsburgh. The Golden Knights gave up five goals including two on the power play in a 5-0 loss. We'd like to blame the goaltending, but there was no offense to speak of either. The Golden Knights gave up the first of three goals in the second period. Mark Stone, VGK's captain, was injured in what didn't look like much of a collision with Kris LeTang of the Pens. Stone didn't return and we feel he could have aggravated a previous injury. Adin Hill continued to struggle in net. He has the worst slot save percentage in the league. We also recap the loss in Washington, Friday to former Golden Knight Logan Thompson and the Caps 3-2. VGK fell behind 3-0 which drew the ire of Bruce Cassidy, who said everyone needs to step up. We also discuss Olympic Fatigue.

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VGK travels to D.C. and Pittsburgh this weekend. We are expect to see the return of all five Olympians to the Golden Knights lineup. Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin were seen skating in Washington yesterday. Mitch Marner, Mark Stone and Shea Theodore will be back after missing Wednesday night's game in L.A. VGK sent Tanner Laczynski, Dylan Coghlan and Kai Uchaiz back to the Silver Knights. VGK could face former goalie Logan Thompson and the Capitals. Thompson now has 20 wins for a fourth consecutive season. We could also see the return of Olympian Tom Wilson in D.C. The Capitals are four points back of a playoff spot. Sunday's game against the improved Penguins should be a test for VGK. The Pens are in second place in their division. They are bidding to make it into the playoffs for the first time in four years. Sidney Crosby remains out for the next month after an MCL injury sustained in Milan. We also have our WTF segment.

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Playing with mostly reserves in the lineup, VGK had a five-goal outburst in the third period enroute to a 6-4 victory in L.A. against the Kings. The Golden Knights played without Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin, Mitch Marner, Shea Theodore and Mark Stone - a bulk of their scoring - as they recover from Olympic fatigue. It was a total team effort for VGK. Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice and complimentary scoring came from unlikely sources such as Branden Saad, Colton Sissons and Reilly Smith. The Golden Knights played a more aggressive offensive game and didn't allow odd-man rushes. We discuss whether the depth scoring will be here to stay. Tanner Laczynski had three assists for VGK in the game and could earn more playing time in a reserve role. We also discuss Pavel Dorofeyev's contributions and what makes him so lethal on the power play - now the franchise season record holder with 15 goals on the man advantage.

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VGK has scratched Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin, Gold Medalists on the Victory Tour, from Wednesday's game in L.A. Bruce Cassidy returned to coach his team Tuesday and sounded doubtful that Team Canada's Mitch Marner, Mark Stone and Shea Theodore would be in the lineup against the division rivals. Cassidy cited the long term health of his team. Eichel and Hanifin will join VGK in D.C. Friday. VGK recalled Dylan Coghlin, Tanner Laczynski and Kai Uchacz from Henderson to fill some gaps. Las Vegas is bidding to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Vegas is positioned as a top candidate. We are hoping to hear if Las Vegas gets the bid soon. Plus, Locked, Props and Chance.

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We have a debate about balancing post-Olympic celebrations and NHL responsibilities. Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin continued their Olympic celebration Monday night at a club in Miami with their Team USA teammates. They are expected to be in attendance Tuesday at the White House, so it's unlikely they won't return to VGK for Wednesday's game in L.A. We don't know if Canada's representatives Mark Stone, Mitch Marner and Shea Theodore, along with head coach Bruce Cassidy, will be back in time also. Meanwhile, Tomas Hertl and Rasmus Andersson returned from their Olympic experience Monday. And we discuss whether Las Vegas Motor Speedway is suitable to host a VGK Outdoor game.

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Team USA stuns Team Canada with Jack Hughes’ overtime heroics to clinch gold, marking a historic double as both U.S. men’s and women’s teams take top honors. Is this the start of a new era in international hockey, or will Canada’s depth and Connor McDavid’s star power rebound in the next Olympics?

Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, David Morassutti, Zach Berman and Armando Velez break down the Olympic gold medal thriller, spotlighting Connor Hellebuyck’s record-setting goaltending and Canada’s struggles following Sidney Crosby’s absence. Conversation heats up with debate over the MVP selection, impact of injuries to stars like Kevin Fiala and Sidney Crosby, and questions about Canada’s goaltending pipeline. With future stars like Connor Bedard and Cole Caufield waiting in the wings, will NHL players return for 2030 and transform the next games? Don’t miss this gold-medal recap and insider perspectives on hockey’s shifting global landscape.

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Our reactions to Team USA winning the Gold Medal for the first time in 46 years. Jack Hughes potted the Golden Goal for the United States. The U.S. won in overtime 2-1. VGK players had major impacts. Eichel and Hanifin bring home gold. Marner, Stone and Theodore are Silver Medalists. Plus Golden Knights return to practice to begin the final 25 game stretch run.

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Who will take home Olympic Gold Sunday? Will one of five Golden Knights score the Golden Goal? Could Jack Eichel or Noah Hanifin have big games for Team USA? Will we see Mitch Marner step up again for Canada, along with Mark Stone and Shea Theodore, who tied Saturday's game against Finland. We have our Locks and Predictions for Saturday's game

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