Jacob Walters

Jacob Walters

Joined: Nov 20, 2023

Jacob Walters is the Vegas Hockey Knight site expert and has been a lifelong hockey fan. Being at FanSided since 2023, Jacob has written over 500 articles for the publication. He's done work for publications such as the Hockey Writers and Vegas Hockey Now, covering the Vegas Golden Knights. When he isn't working, Jacob enjoys exercising and learning different languages, including Spanish and Romanian. Contact Jacob at jacobw912@yahoo.com.

Jan 7, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy (center back) stands behind the bench during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Bruce Cassidy perfectly nails the Golden Knights fan experience

May 1, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone (61) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild with defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) and defenseman Shea Theodore (27) during the third period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Sunday thoughts about... Moving on

May 1, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill (33) makes a save on Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy (12) as defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) defends during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Golden Knights fans will have their eyes on a forgotten superstar in the second round

Dec 14, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) wins a face-off over Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel (9) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for the Golden Knights & Oilers series

Dec 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) defends against Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Hockey fans must watch this dream matchup between the Golden Knights & Oilers

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The hockey gods couldn't have scripted Marc-Andre Fleury's last game any better

Apr 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel (9) during a stop in play against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Gentlemanly Jack Eichel named a finalist for this prestigious award

Apr 29, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) is named Second Star of the Game after the Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in an overtime period of game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Jack Eichel just gave the Wild a painful reminder of his prime

Apr 29, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tanner Pearson (70) after scoring a goal in an overtime period to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Golden Knights fans can breathe after disposing of pesky Minnesota Wild

Apr 15, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Victor Olofsson (95) against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Thursday is a massive prove-it game for one hungry Golden Knights forward

Apr 29, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate after the Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

How have the Golden Knights done all-time in Game 6?

Apr 24, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) picks up a slashing penalty on Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) in the third period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Golden Knights fans are holding their breaths regarding Pavel Dorofeyev

Nov 5, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) celebrates a goal with center William Karlsson (71) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

3 reasons why the Golden Knights must keep Jack Eichel and William Karlsson together

Apr 29, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild in an overtime period to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Resurgent Golden Knights have Minnesota Wild on thin ice

Apr 29, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period of game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Golden Knights have excellent overtime luck work for them in Game 5

Apr 26, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) crashes the net during 1st OT in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-Imagn Images

Golden Knights vs. Wild Game 5: Betting, time, channels and more