Golden Knights looking to get on late-season roll
A 4-0 shutout win over the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday is another step in the right direction.
Golden Knights defensman Rasmus Andersson (4) prepares to pass the puck around Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) during third period of NHL game against the Blackhawks on Saturday March 14, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS — Are we about to witness a late-season heater by the Golden Knights? Perhaps, in light of Saturday’s 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at T-Mobile Arena.
It’s two wins in a row, which granted is a modest sum. But for a team which had been struggling since returning from the Olympic break and is trying to find itself, winning two straight is the kind of thing that can ignite a club to bigger and better things. Saturday’s win, combined with Anaheim’s loss in Ottawa earlier in the day, catapulted the Knights back into first place in the Pacific Division with 76 points, one point ahead of the Ducks.
And halfway through this critical four-game homestand which still has a hot Buffalo team coming to town Tuesday and always pesky Utah on Thursday, the Knights are showing signs of getting back to their game at the right time. “Our bottom six is getting involved, and I’ve said it before, it’s good for our team when we get dragged into the fight like that,” coach Bruce Cassidy said of his team playing with a bit of a chip on its shoulder and showing a willingness to engage with the other team while doing it smart. “Our group has always stuck together.
We’re winning those slot battles because we’re a big team and if that’s what we need to get us going, then great. ” A three-goal first period against Chicago set the tone for a fruitful evening. Adin Hill started his fourth straight game in the Vegas net and he looks like he’s developing a rhythm to his play.