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The SLGND crew is back ahead of the second round to preview the series between the Golden Knights and the Oilers. The guys chat about the keys to the series for Vegas, what to expect from the Oilers, and comparisons to the 2023 second-round matchup between these two teams. They also chat about league news, including the biggest storylines from the first round of the playoffs.

On this episode of SLGND the guys gather ahead of the Golden Knights' first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild. They recap the regular season, chat about some of Vegas' historic special teams numbers, and dive into how the Knights can take down the Wild. Afterwards we hear from Bruce Cassidy, who spoke to the media Friday afternoon with the playoffs on the horizon.

On this episode of SLGND, Tanner Pearson joins Dave, Shane, and Dan to discuss his first year as a Golden Knight and how he's settling in to both the Vegas locker room and community. Tanner discusses making the roster off a PTO in training camp, his family getting accustomed to a new city, his season up to this point, and some of his off-ice interests in terms books, shows, and music. After the chat Gary joins in as the group discusses the state of the Golden Knights, the 4 Nations Face-Off, and the latest NHL news.

On this episode of SLGND Brett Howden joins the guys ahead of Vegas' three-game road trip. He talks about the first leg of the trip vs Winnipeg in his home province of Manitoba, his growing family, and his excitement after signing his five-year contract extension with the VGK. The guys also chat about league-wide topics including their good and bad surprises of the NHL season so far. We wrap up the show by listening in on a portion Dan and Gary's interview with Noah Hanifin from Knight Time at Noon earlier this week as Noah chats about making Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

On this episode of SLGND they guys catch up with Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy. Bruce assesses the team's play through the first dozen games, outlines his surprises thus far, and takes a look ahead to the coming week of games for Vegas. He also dives into his off-ice interests including music, wine, and his offseason golf trip to Ireland.

Dave, Shane, Dan, and Gary are back ahead of the Golden Knights' eighth season to set the scene ahead of opening night. The guys delve into the entire roster, discussing players who may take on larger roles, personnel compared to last season, and which bubble players have impressed them through the preseason to this point.

Dave, Shane, Dan, and Gary get together to chat ahead of Game 1 of the opening round Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Golden Knights against the Dallas Stars. The guys discuss Vegas' road to the playoffs this season and compare this year's group to last year's championship team. They also detail how the Stars stack up with the Golden Knights and discuss the strengths of each team, while breaking down what each group must do in order to win the series and advance.

Bruce Cassidy joins Dave, Shane, Dan, and Gary in Studio 31. Bruce assesses the team's recent play and outlines what the Golden Knights must do to get back into their playoff form from last spring. Bruce then touches on a variety of topics including the Super Bowl, his favorite author, his paper route as a kid, and even the one time he did play-by-play announcing. After the chat with Bruce, the guys discuss the road ahead for Vegas and take a look at where the team may add ahead of next month's trade deadline.

Mark Stone joins Dave, Shane, Dan, and Gary in Studio 31. Mark details the Golden Knights' approach to playing without key players who remain out due to injury, and describes his own struggles during recovery last season. Just after Brendan Brisson's NHL debut, Mark evaluates the young forward and looks back to his own first NHL game at Madison Square Garden in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The captain then dives into his music preferences and what the team likes to play in the locker room. After the conversation with Mark, the guys react to his comments and assess the current state of the VGK with just over one week left until the All-Star break.

Before the Vegas Golden Knights officially embark on their title defense for the 2023-2024 season, we wanted to take one last look back at the championship run the team made in the spring. Listen in for a recap of the best moments from the 59 episodes of VGK Today, hearing from impactful people both on and off the ice who contributed to the Stanley Cup championship.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final to capture the franchise's first Stanley Cup. Listen in for highlights from the game and postgame reactions from the ice right after the win, as the Golden Knights have finally captured hockey's ultimate prize. 

The Golden Knights and Panthers battle in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight with the VGK looking for one more win to capture the Cup. Before Game 5, Gary Lawless spoke with goaltender Jonathan Quick. They touch on his role on the team, the group overall, and the play of Adin Hill.

As the VGK continue their preparation for Game 5, we shift our focus to a crew that's been with them all postseason. Today, Ashali Vise sits down with Eric Paulen, producer for the ESPN+ series "Quest for the Stanley Cup." He gives us insight on how they capture the most intense moments of the playoffs, and shares stories of his time with the VGK as well as teams across the NHL.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final last night. Vegas now sits just one win away from capturing the Stanley Cup with Game 5 set for Tuesday at 5 p.m. from T-Mobile Arena. Today, Daren Millard joins us to break down Game 4 and how the VGK got things done last night.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers are back at it for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight from Florida. While Vegas looks to get within one win of the Stanley Cup, Florida seeks to even the series heading into Game 5. To preview the pivotal game, the SLGND guys (Dave Goucher, Shane Hnidy, Dan D'Uva, and Gary Lawless) join today's show.

The Vegas Golden Knights fell in overtime of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, losing 3-2 to the Florida Panthers. Vegas allowed a late goal in regulation and the overtime winner as they failed to secure a 3-0 series lead. Today, listen in as Daren Millard and Dave Goucher recap the loss, along with reactions from Bruce Cassidy and the players.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers battle in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight at 5:00 p.m. While Vegas looks for a commanding 3-0 series lead, Florida eyes a chance to grab some momentum and get back in the series. Today, Dave Goucher and Shane Hnidy preview Game 3 and the mentality the Golden Knights need for the game.

The Golden Knights are in South Florida as they prepare for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers. As we await the team to get back on the ice, we welcome Gary Lawless onto today's show. Listen in to Gary's conversation with TSN's NHL insider Darren Dreger on the Golden Knights, the Stanley Cup Final, and the latest news around the NHL.

The Vegas Golden Knights handily defeated the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, cruising to a 7-2 win on home ice. The Golden Knights now lead the series 2-0 and will look for similar success on the road with the next two games in Florida. Daren Millard joins the show today to recap Game 2 and the complete effort from the VGK.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers are back on the ice tonight for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at 5 p.m. from T-Mobile Arena. As we lead up to the game, listen to Dave Goucher's chat with Shea Theodore, who scored his first goal of the playoffs in Game 1. Then catch Daren Millard's conversation with PGA golfer and VGK fan Harry Hall, as he took in Game 1 from The Fortress.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers 5-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final last night. A complete effort for Vegas helped them find success offensively against Sergei Bobrovsky, while also limiting the impact of the Panther's top players. Today, Daren Millard joins the show to recap the win for Vegas in the series opener.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers battle in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, as both franchises seek their first Stanley Cup. First, Brian McCormack joins the show today as he chats with NHL analyst Billy Jaffe ahead of Game 1. Then, hear from some of the Golden Knights and what they had to say during yesterday's media day.

Before the Golden Knights play in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, we rewind the clock to the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the magical run in the VGK's first year of existence. Dave Goucher, Shane Hnidy, and Gary Lawless recall their memories from Vegas' first playoff run that shocked the NHL.

Shane, Gary, Dave and Dan gather in Studio 31 to set the stage for the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. They review each team's journey through the postseason to date, Conn Smythe favorites, how this Vegas run compares to previous years, and what to watch for in the Vegas-Florida best-of-seven series. 

The Vegas Golden Knights begin their preparation in the next couple days for the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Before the craziness of the Final begins, Ashali Vise caught up with Mark Stone to recap Game 6 and reflect on this playoff run.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars 6-0 in Game 6 to win the Western Conference Final and advance to the Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers await Vegas with Game 1 set for Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. To recap the masterful win by the VGK Dave Goucher and Gary Lawless join today's episode.

The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Dallas Stars tonight in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final. The opportunity still awaits Vegas to advance as they cling on to a 3-2 series lead. Ahead of the game, Dave Goucher joins the show and sits down with Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon to talk about this year's playoff run.

The Vegas Golden Knights fell to the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. The VGK have now dropped consecutive games for the first time this postseason, and will head back to Dallas for Game 6 tomorrow night. Daren Millard and Shane Hnidy join today's show to discuss where things went wrong for Vegas and look at the keys for Game 6.

The Vegas Golden Knights are back home tonight at T-Mobile Arena for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. The VGK will look to shake off the overtime loss of Game 4 and win the West on home ice for the first time in franchise history. With a potentially historic night ahead, Daren Millard joins the show to set the scene for Game 5.

The Vegas Golden Knights fell to the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime of Game 4 last night. Vegas saw two one-goal leads erased by Dallas' Jason Robertson before Joe Pavelski scored the OT winner. Now the teams prepare for Game 5 tomorrow back at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Today we have Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless on the show with their postgame reaction to the Game 4 loss.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars battle tonight in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. With the VGK up 3-0 in the series, they have their first chance to eliminate the Stars and secure the franchise's second trip to the Stanley Cup Final. With so much intensity surrounding each game, Ashali Vise sat down with Jack Eichel for a look at how the group keeps things light this time of year.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final last night, putting them one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in franchise history. Joining the show today we have Daren Millard and Gary Lawless, who break things down from Dallas.

The Golden Knights are in Dallas for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final which takes place tonight at 5:00 p.m. PT. In addition to hearing from Bruce Cassidy and the VGK players ahead of the game, we have a special report from Dan D'Uva to set the scene for tonight's game.

The Golden Knights picked up another overtime win yesterday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. After a late tying goal by Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson scored the game-winner in the extra frame to give Vegas a 2-0 series lead. Today, Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless join the show to break down Game 2.

The Golden Knights are getting set for today's Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at 12:00 p.m. from the Fortress. Ahead of the action, Ashali Vise gives us some insight to both on-ice and off-ice aspects to the game. First, she chats with the NHL's Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer about his role in the in-game presentations around the league. Then, she speaks with Game 1 hero Brett Howden, who breaks down his performance in the series opener.

The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 1 of the Western Conference Final thanks to a Brett Howden overtime goal just 1:35 into the extra frame. It was a thrilling game from The Fortress as Vegas' depth came through once again to vault them to victory and a 1-0 series lead. Today, Brian McCormack joins the show to deliver us postgame reaction from Keegan Kolesar and Shane Hnidy after Game 1.

The Vegas Golden Knights begin their battle with the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final at 5:30 p.m. tonight from The Fortress. Ahead of the series opener, we take a listen to what the players, head coach Bruce Cassidy, and GM Kelly McCrimmon had to say about this VGK group.

The Golden Knights hit the ice yesterday for practice ahead of the Western Conference Final, and Gary Lawless took some time to catch up with Reilly Smith's dad Lester. He gives some insight into what it's like having a son in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what he's looking for in the upcoming series against Dallas. We also take a look back at the regular season series between the Golden Knights and Stars to set the stage for tomorrow's Game 1.

While the Golden Knights continue their preparation for the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, we're taking a look at some people off the ice that help make the VGK the first-class organization that it is. Daren Millard sits down with the VP of Marketing Stephanie Rogers and Director of Retail Operations Maggie Sweeney to take a look behind the curtain at how Vegas' top notch fan experience comes together.

The Vegas Golden Knights traveled back home yesterday after their Game 6 win against the Oilers, and they will now begin their preparation for the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final. Before they look forward to the next round, Ashali Vise caught up with Jonathan Marchessault to take one look back at Round 2.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 last night to eliminate Edmonton and advance to the Western Conference Final. Jonathan Marchessault recorded a natural hat trick for Vegas as fellow misfits Reilly Smith and William Karlsson also scored to help the Knights grab the win. Today we hear from Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless who recap Game 6 from Edmonton, plus we'll hear their postgame conversation with Alec Martinez from just after the game.

The Vegas Golden Knights are in Edmonton for tonight's Game 6 against the Oilers. With a 3-2 series lead, Vegas can now end the series tonight with a win in hostile territory. The Golden Knights' top defenseman Alex Pietrangelo missed Game 5 while serving a one-game suspension, and Daren Millard caught up with him ahead of Game 6 to get his thoughts ahead of the potential series clincher.

The Vegas Golden Knights pulled out a 4-3 win in Game 5 last night to take a 3-2 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Vegas now sits just one win away from the Western Conference Final with Game 6 in Edmonton on Sunday. Brian McCormack caught up with captain Mark Stone after the win to recap what was an intense night for Vegas.

The Vegas Golden Knights face a pivotal Game 5 tonight against the Edmonton Oilers. With increased intensity and aggression in Game 4 carrying consequences into tonight, Ashali Vise sets the scene ahead of what should be a combative Game 5.

The Vegas Golden Knights dropped Game 4 to the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 to even the series 2-2. The teams now face a critical Game 5 back in Las Vegas tomorrow with the Golden Knights looking to avoid two straight losses. Today Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless join the show to recap the Game 4 loss.

The Golden Knights remain in Edmonton are are preparing for Game 4 tonight as they seek a 3-1 series lead. To help preview tonight's game we have a quartet of VGK broadcasters: Dave Goucher, Ashali Vise, Dan D'Uva, and Gary Lawless. Listen in to hear what they think about Game 4 and the series as a whole.

The Golden Knights responded after their loss on Saturday with a 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3 from Edmonton. Though Vegas won, they lost starting goaltender Laurent Brossoit in the first period due to injury. Adin Hill, however, appeared in relief and stopped all 25 shots he faced to seal the win for the VGK. On today's episode Dave Goucher recaps Game 3 alongside NHL on ESPN color analyst Brian Boucher, who was on the call for last night's game. 

The Golden Knights are north of the border as their second round series with the Oilers shifts to Edmonton. With the series now tied 1-1, Ashali Vise sits down with defenseman Alec Martinez to reminisce about the 2020 playoff bubble in Edmonton and look ahead to tonight's Game 3. 

The Vegas Golden Knights suffered a 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the second round at T-Mobile Arena. Edmonton struck multiple times early on and the Oilers built a 4-0 first period lead that they would maintain until the final buzzer. Daren Millard joins the show today as Vegas looks to regroup from last night's loss and bounce back tomorrow in Edmonton for Game 3.

The Vegas Golden Knights are preparing for Game 2 of the second round tonight against the Edmonton Oilers. Vegas took the first game 6-4 on Wednesday despite a four goal performance by Leon Draisaitl, and will look to find a way to win again tonight. Brian McCormack joins the show today to break down the Game 1 victory and set the stage for Game 2.