Garland Scores Twice, Coyotes Top Vegas 4-1 for 1st Win

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Conor Garland scored twice, Nick Schmaltz and Niklas Hjalmarsson each had a goal and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night for their first win of the season.
The Coyotes (1-2-0) broke out of a scoring sl…

What Happened to Ducks’ Envied Defense Core?

Flashback to the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Anaheim Ducks had a blue line that consisted of Cam Fowler, Sami Vatanen, Shea Theodore, Brandon Montour, Josh Manson, and Hampus Lindholm.…

Golden Knights Report Cards: Defense

A couple of weeks ago, I graded the Vegas Golden Knights’ forward group from last season. Having an offensive scoring machine is one ingredient for success – however, an effective…