VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS NEWS

Jonathan Marchessault - Hands out helper Marchessault produced an assist and nine hits in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

Impact Marchessault is no stranger to throwing his body around, though the nine hits were four more than he had in any regular-season game. The winger was limited to three points over the last seven games. The 32-year-old will be counted on to provide solid offense in a top-six role during the playoffs after notching 57 points in 76 outings in 2022-23.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Barbashev - Sets up lone goal in loss Barbashev notched an assist and five hits in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

Impact Barbashev set up William Karlsson's second-period tally. After closing out the regular season primarily in a third-line role, Barbashev was back on the first line to start Game 1, though he logged just 16:21 of ice time. He had 16 points in 23 contests with the Golden Knights after he was traded from the Blues, but the whole team will need to improve on offense after a dismal showing Tuesday.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Laurent Brossoit - Little help in Game 1 loss Brossoit surrendered four goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1. The Jets also scored an empty-netter.

Impact Brossoit wasn't able to carry over his strong regular-season play into the playoff opener, though the Golden Knights mustered just 17 shots themselves. The loss snapped Brossoit's five-game winning streak. With a more experienced option in Jonathan Quick also on the roster, Brossoit may have a short leash for holding onto the starting role if he can't turn things around in Thursday's Game 2.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Karlsson - Scores lone goal in loss Karlsson scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

Impact Karlsson got the Golden Knights on the board at 15:49 of the second period, but that was it for their offense. The center enjoyed a productive 2022-23 with 53 points in 82 regular-season games, though he was limited to a goal and seven assists over the last 12 contests to close out the campaign. The 30-year-old should remain on the second line at even strength with playing time in all situations.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In position to make deep run, Knights open playoffs vs. Jets Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley raised more than a few eyebrows when he famously predicted “playoffs in three and Cup in six” for his...

APRIL 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Five years on, remaining Jets looking for a little payback against Vegas Golden Knights It's been five years since the Jets five-game exit in the 2018 Western Conference Final.

APRIL 17, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Jets ready to take the play to Golden Knights LAS VEGAS — They’ve adjusted to the two-hour time change, got a couple nights of rest in their hotel rooms and now a full team skate in enem...

APRIL 17, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Golden Knights enter series vs. Jets with plenty to prove

Vegas heads into the NHL playoffs with home-ice advantage in the Western Conference, but the Golden Knights in many ways are flying under the radar

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden Knights' Manitoba connections looking forward to playoff clash with Jets There are not many teams in the National Hockey League that have more connections to Manitoba than the Vegas Golden Knights.

APRIL 17, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

How centre matchups could impact Jets vs. Golden Knights series Vegas has excellent depth down the middle, so how do the Jets stack up to their Round 1 opponents?

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stone to return from injury for Game 1 vs. Jets Stone, the team's captain, had 38 points in 43 games at the time of his injury.

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

BURNING QUESTIONS: What will it take for Jets to beat Golden Knights? There’s not that big of a gap between the Winnipeg Jets and the Vegas Golden Knights despite where they finished in the NHL standings.

APRIL 17, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

GAMEBREAKERS: Six players who could have major impacts on series between Jets and Golden Knights Who are the potential game-breakers in best-of-seven between Jets and Golden Knights? Here’s a look at the possible heroes for each team.

APRIL 17, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Jets Q+A: We answer your Winnipeg Jets questions ahead of their Vegas Golden Knights playoff series The Winnipeg Jets are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights to open the Stanley Cup playoffs, starting on Tuesday night in Nevada.

APRIL 17, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Golden Knights host the Jets to open the NHL Playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Winnipeg Jets in game one of the Western Conference first round

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL Playoffs: Eichel, Hughes among the top players to watch

The NHL playoffs are going on without Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the first time since their rookie year in 2006

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Whitecloud - Expected to play in Game 1 Whitecloud (lower body) is expected to be available to play in Game 1 against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Whitecloud, who sat out the final two games of the regular season, has been a regular participant at practices recently. He registered 12 points, 64 shots on goal, 97 blocked shots and 90 hits in 59 contests during the 2022-23 campaign. With Whitecloud set to return Tuesday, Ben Hutton is projected to move to the press box as a healthy scratch.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Stone - Ready to return Tuesday Stone (back) was activated from long-term injured reserve Monday ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday in Game 1 versus Winnipeg.

Impact Stone last played Jan. 12 against Florida and underwent back surgery Jan. 31. In 43 appearances this season, he has supplied 17 goals, 38 points and 113 shots on net. Stone has been skating on the third line during practices but should slot in on the top power-play unit of the Golden Knights.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Jets and Golden Knights set for rematch of 2018 Western Conference final Though it was five years ago, there are still many players on the Jets and Golden Knights who played in the 2018 Western Conference Final.

APRIL 16, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

2023 NHL playoff preview: Golden Knights vs. Jets The 2022-23 season was one of redemption for both clubs. So, who wins? Flip a coin. This is the closest series matchup of the opening round.

APRIL 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jets believe in Hellebuyck to help upset Golden Knights in playoff matchup WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets feel like underdogs as they head into the first round of the NHL playoffs again...

APRIL 16, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Kaedan Korczak - Back with Vegas Korczak was recalled from AHL Henderson on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Korczak picked up two assists, 16 shots on goal, eight blocked shots and 25 hits in 10 appearances with Vegas during the regular season. If he stays with the Golden Knights, the 22-year-old blueliner could be an extra for the start of the playoffs.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Pachal - Up with Golden Knights Pachal was summoned from AHL Henderson on Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Pachal earned two assists, 18 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 27 hits in 10 NHL outings during the 2022-23 season. He could be an extra defender for the Golden Knights in the playoffs.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adin Hill - Back from injury Hill has recovered from his lower-body injury but may not dress Tuesday against the Kings.

Impact Hill hasn't played since March 7 and dealt with a lower-body injury at the end of the regular season. He posted a 2.49 GAA and a .914 save percentage across 27 games during the regular season. Jonathan Quick will likely be the backup behind Laurent Brossoit on Tuesday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Carrier - Still unavailable Carrier (lower body) isn't ready to join the team yet despite doing some skating on his own, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Head coach Bruce Cassidy said Sunday that Carrier could be an option at some point down the road in Vegas' first-round series against Winnipeg. The 28-year-old forward missed the final 20 games of the regular season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE