Ladies and gentlemen, the Olympic break is almost over. I know, it's a sad time, even with some trash-talking. However, we must resume Vegas Golden Knights hockey and continue the quest for the second Stanley Cup. Otherwise, what's even the point of having an NHL season?
Looking back at the season, it was an Olympic session of numerous memes and controversies. That included Dutch beauties, Canadian curling controversies, and the American ladies taking home gold in hockey. Gotta appease the television executives looking for any juicy content for that sweet revenue, you know?
Ironically, there were plenty of interesting news bits on the home front. The Golden Knights had plenty of good news, whether it's in the form of returning players or Henderson Silver Knights stars emerging. You can say that life's good in Las Vegas, even if the season's been a little... weird.
So, here's what is happening around the Golden Knights' realm. It's time to get ready for Golden Knights hockey (and one more travel guide in Texas coming up!), seeing what's going on in the Las Vegas hockey universe. Let's get ready to return to work and immerse ourselves back into the NHL universe, dear reader!
Henderson Silver Knights player represent the Vegas Golden Knights and come full circle
Much has been made about Trevor Connelly and his talents. In fact, he lit up the Abbotsford Canucks for a hat trick on Friday, leaving the Lee's Family Forum ice littered with hats.
Trevor Connelly's HAT TRICK GOAL!!!!!⚔️⚔️⚔️ pic.twitter.com/EOgt1Hhpwh
— Henderson Silver Knights (@HSKnights) February 21, 2026
But fans have also noticed a couple of Silver Knights players getting their shining moments. Of course, we're talking about Braeden Bowman and Kai Uchacz. These two forwards have been called up to the Golden Knights, filling in for injured veterans like William Karlsson and Brandon Saad.
Jack Eichel and the United States take on Mark Stone and Canada
Let's be honest. This was the matchup that most people were expecting for the gold medal matchup. Both the Americans and the Canadians have strong teams, filling up each group with the best players possible.
So it shouldn't be surprising when the two rivals meet up for the ultimate Olympic prize. For Golden Knights fans, they'll be cheering on Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and company (who doesn't love two Boston boys like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon?). But many will also have guilty pleasure cheering for Mitch Marner, Mark Stone, and Shea Theodore. Man, the struggle's real as a Las Vegas hockey fan!
Reinforcements appear to be on the way for the Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights fans got some incredible news on Friday morning. Obviously, Brayden McNabb has returned to the ice and is expected to be back once the team resumes play. But the Golden Knights also had Colton Sissons and Brandon Saad back.
It's a promising sign for a Golden Knights team that's dealt with a wave of injuries this season. The lower units get much better, affecting numerous units. That includes the penalty kill and the closing moments of a hockey game (when Vegas is leading, of course).