JULY 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
BRETT HOWDEN #21 - CENTER - VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
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Golden Knights sign Brett Howden to 2-year, $3.8M deal Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden signed a two-year, $3.8 million deal with the club on Wednesday
Re-signs with Vegas Howden inked a two-year, $3.8 million contract with Vegas on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Howden was a restricted free agent after completing his one-year, $1.5 million contract. He recorded six goals, 13 points, 55 PIM, 107 hits and 34 blocks in 54 outings with the Golden Knights in 2022-23.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Registers assist Howden logged an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
Impact Howden set up the second of Mark Stone's three goals in the championship-clinching win. Howden earned four of his 10 points this postseason over the last five games, stepping up on the biggest stage. The 25-year-old also had 30 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-4 rating over 22 playoff outings. He's eligible for arbitration as a restricted free agent this summer.
JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets two goals Monday Howden scored two goals in Vegas' 7-2 victory over Florida in Game 2 on Monday.
Impact Howden had just a goal and two points over his previous 12 contests, but he made a statement Monday. His first marker, which came midway through the second period, extended Vegas' lead to 4-0 and prompted Florida to pull Sergei Bobrovsky in favor of Alex Lyon. Howden then bested Lyon late in the third frame on the power play to round out the 7-2 victory. The 25-year-old forward is up to five goals and nine points in 19 playoff contests this year.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides helper Howden recorded an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers in Game 1.
Impact Howden snapped a five-game point drought with the helper, though he has just two points over his last 12 contests. The 25-year-old forward had a hand in Shea Theodore's goal on the rush midway through the second period. Howden has done alright in a bottom-six role with seven points, 24 shots on net, 54 hits and a plus-5 rating through 18 playoff outings.
JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Thursday Howden (lower body) will probably play against Dallas in Game 4 on Thursday, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy told Vince Sapienza of FOX5 Las Vegas.
Impact Cassidy is still referring to Howden as a game-time decision, but he does believe the forward will "be ready to go." Howden, who left Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Dallas due to the injury, joined the Golden Knights for Thursday's practice and skated on a line with Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone.
MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Howden (lower body) is set to play in Thursday's Game 4 versus the Stars, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Howden was termed a game-time decision by head coach Bruce Cassidy after Thursday's morning skate, but he was always on the probable side of that designation. Look for Howden to play in his usual role alongside Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone at even strength.
MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Game 4 Howden (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday, according to SinBin.vegas.
Impact Howden left Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Dallas after aggravating a previous injury. He has three goals and six points in 14 playoff contests this year. If he's not available, then perhaps Phil Kessel will draw back into the lineup for the first time since April 24.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Departs Tuesday's contest Howden (undisclosed) will not finish Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Stars.
Impact It's unclear when Howden was injured, though it likely happened during the second period. He logged two blocked shots and two PIM in 6:35 of ice time in the contest. If Howden is unavailable for Thursday's Game 4, Michael Amadio or Paul Cotter would be the top options to take his place in the lineup.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exit deemed precautionary Howden (lower body) exited Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Stars after aggravating a previous injury, though his removal was considered precautionary, Jesse Granger of The Athletic rep...
Impact Howden left the game after logging 7:24 of ice time through two periods. The injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue, but the Golden Knights will know more Wednesday. The 25-year-old can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's Game 4.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Howden scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Stars in Game 1 of West final Brett Howden scored from behind the net into overtime Friday to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 victory in Game 1 of their Western Confe...
MAY 20, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Howden scores in OT to boost Golden Knights Brett Howden scored from behind the net off Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger 1:35 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 vic...
MAY 20, 2023 • TUCSON.COM
Brett Howden Banks In Puck From Behind The Net To Win Game 1 For Golden Knights In OT
MAY 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Howden scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of West final
Brett Howden scored from behind the net off Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger 1:35 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 victory in Game 1 of their Western Conferen...MAY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No 4-OT here! Brett Howden ends it 2 minutes in! 🚨
MAY 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores overtime winner Howden tallied a goal in a 4-3 overtime victory over Dallas in Game 1 on Friday.
Impact Howden hadn't scored a goal over his previous seven outings and was on a five-game point drought going into Friday's action. However, he proved to be Vegas' hero Friday by beating Jake Oettinger early in the overtime period to give the Golden Knights a 1-0 series lead. Howden is up to three goals and six points in 12 playoff appearances this year.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manages assist in win Howden logged an assist and four hits in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Howden earned the secondary helper on Chandler Stephenson's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. With two goals and three assists in six playoff contests, Howden's been a surprisingly effective depth forward. The 25-year-old has added a plus-8 rating, seven shots on net and 27 hits in a third-line role.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Offers helper Thursday Howden logged an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.
Impact Howden helped out on Chandler Stephenson's goal in the opening minute of the game. With two goals and two assists over five playoff contests, Howden has been surprisingly productive in a middle-six role. The 25-year-old forward has added six shots on net, 23 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-8 rating. If he can remain with Stephenson and Mark Stone going forward, Howden could be a solid DFS option for as long as the Golden Knights are in the playoffs.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Howden scores twice as Knights take command vs. Jets Brett Howden scored two goals and Laurent Brossoit made 24 saves to lead the visiting Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipe...
APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Scores pair of goals in win Howden scored two goals on three shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Jets in Game 4.
Impact Howden has been an unlikely source of offense with three points through four playoff contests. His first goal Monday tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, and he added an empty-netter in the third. The 25-year-old has added 19 hits, six shots on net and a plus-6 rating while filling a bottom-six role in the postseason.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adds helper in win Howden notched an assist, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.
Impact The Golden Knights appear to value Howden's physicality, which has allowed him to maintain a fourth-line role heading into the postseason. He has one assist, 11 hits and a plus-2 rating through two playoff contests. It's unclear if he'll stick in the lineup once William Carrier (lower body) is ready to return.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins Golden Knights Howden (personal) participated in Saturday's practice, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Howden sat out Thursday's 3-1 win over Seattle because of the birth of his child. Based on Saturday's practice, he is slated to play on the fourth line in Vegas' playoff opener versus Winnipeg on Tuesday.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Thursday's contest Howden (personal) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Seattle, Vince Sapienza of FOX5 Las Vegas reports.
Impact Howden is with his wife and they're expecting the birth of their first child. Thursday's contest is Vegas' regular-season finale, so Howden will finish 2022-23 with six goals and 13 points in 54 contests. It wouldn't be surprising if he's available for the start of the playoffs.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets lone goal in shootout loss Howden scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact Howden was the only Vegas skater to solve Jake Oettinger in this contest. The goal was Howden's second in the last five games. The 25-year-old forward remains firmly in a bottom-six role, where he's managed six tallies, seven helpers, 51 shots on net, 105 hits and 55 PIM through 53 outings this season.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
