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.

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) shoots against Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 Golden Knights players who better step up in Game 3

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) after scoring an empty net goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 biggest Golden Knights storylines for the first round

Minnesota Wild v Vegas Golden Knights - Game Two

The Vegas Golden Knights are better than this and they know it

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) celebrates with goaltender Akira Schmid (40) after they defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Why picking Akira Schmid as the backup helps Golden Knights Stanley Cup run

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This road trip is a must for this Vegas Golden Knights fan

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) makes a save as Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) looks for a rebound during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

2 things Golden Knights must change in Game 2 against the Minnesota Wild

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) celebrates with defenseman Nicolas Hague (14), defenseman Shea Theodore (27), and defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) after they defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

1 telling statistic of the Vegas Golden Knights playoff success

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Another X-factor for the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round?

Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) turns away a wrap-around attempt by Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (90) as Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) looks to clear the puck during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Vegas Golden Knights pull away for the 1-2-3 count on the Minnesota Wild

Apr 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) makes a save behind leaping Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel (9) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Sunday thoughts about... The spotlight

Vegas Golden Knights v Minnesota Wild

Vegas Golden Knights-Minnesota Wild predictions: Who wins and why?

Jan 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) trips up Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (23) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

CBS Sports says what we're all thinking about the Golden Knights first-round series

Tampa Bay Lightning v Vegas Golden Knights

How the Golden Knights blue line buoyed Adin Hill throughout 2024-25

Apr 15, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) makes a save against Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) during the overtime period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

How have the Vegas Golden Knights done all-time during NHL playoffs?

Feb 12, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates with Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) and Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

2 Minnesota Wild stars for Vegas Golden Knights fans to watch

Mar 25, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton (5) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) compete for the puck during the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild: Date, time, and channels