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Madeline Purdue
Madeline Purdue is a senior at the University of Nevada, Reno, studying journalism. Born and raised in Las Vegas, she grew up playing sports for local schools and clubs and has turned that passion into sports writing. She is excited to see her hometown grow into a major hub for professional sports.
Golden Knights
Golden Knights’ Season Ends In Disappointing Fashion
It’s safe to say no one expected THAT to happen.
The Golden Knights take a 3-0 lead going...
Golden Knights
Two Years, One Cup? What The Playoffs Have In Store For The VGK
Is it possible lightning will strike two years in a row for Las Vegas's favorite Golden Misfits?...
Golden Knights
Underrated: The Case For Malcolm Subban
When the San Jose Sharks scored against the Vegas Golden Knights in less than 30 seconds on Monday night, I audibly sighed and said to my sisters, “It’s going to be that kind of game.” I was not prepared for the 7-3 beating Vegas was going to put down on the second half of a back-to-back, especially with Malcolm Subban starting both games.
Golden Knights
In-Game Challenges Prove Tricky For Gallant And The Golden Knights
If you’re thinking to yourself, “man, goaltender interference goals never go Vegas’s way," you may be right. Goaltender interference is a major area of tension in the National Hockey League, because while the league has defined the rule, it’s application has been quite subjective, and similar situations have been called both ways.
Golden Knights
Knights Of The Round Table: VGK Not Ready For A Captain
After Vegas acquired Mark Stone from the Ottawa Senators in the final minutes of the trade deadline,...
UNLV
Perspective: What The UNLV/Wolf Pack Rivalry Is Like For A Vegas Native Attending Reno
The second installment of the UNLV-Nevada basketball rivalry of the season is upon us, and if it’s any uglier than after the last game, the state of Nevada might end up in a civil war.
Golden Knights
VGK Salvage .500 Record On Four-Game Road Trip
The Vegas Golden Knights picked up a win last night against the Detroit Red Wings to go .500 in their four-game road trip following the All-Star Break and bye week. To recap, the Knights lost the first two games against Carolina and Florida, extending their losing streak to four games — tied with the most in franchise history — and raising concern among fans (and me) they were headed for the worst in the second part of the season.
Golden Knights
What The Knight’s Return From Break Tells Us About The Rest Of The Season
Hockey is finally back, Vegas, but it wasn’t the start to the second half of the season the Vegas Golden Knights wanted. After coming off an 8 day break, the Golden Knights lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 and the Florida Panthers 3-1, notching their fourth straight loss and tied their longest losing streak in franchise history.