VGK Today

Ahead of a potentially season-deciding Game 6 for the VGK against the Dallas Stars tonight, we keep things light on today's episode. Gary Lawless welcomes in comedian Brad Garrett as the two chat about Brad's love for the Golden Knights, his comedy club, and some of his favorite comedians of past and present times.

Today we're joined by Dave Goucher and Shane Hnidy as we recap the Golden Knights' Game 5 loss to the Dallas Stars. Dallas has now rattled off three straight wins to take a 3-2 series lead heading into Game 6. Dave and Shane chat about what went wrong in Game 5, how the Golden Knights can fix things for Game 6, and the mentality the team must have to force a Game 7 back in Dallas.

Ahead of Game 5 between the Golden Knights and Stars, Ashali Vise gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the VGK TV broadcasts by talking with Scripps Sports TV Producer Tavis Strand. Tavis produces all Golden Knights playoff games including during the first round of the playoffs. He chats about his role, the many elements of creating a successful TV broadcast, and what it's like working with Ashali, Dave Goucher, and Shane Hnidy each game.

Today Shane Hnidy and Dave Goucher are back to recap the Golden Knights' 4-2 loss in Game 4 to the Dallas Stars. They chat about how Vegas still played some good stretches of hockey, the key momentum shift that allowed Dallas to take the lead, and what their expectations are heading into Wednesday's Game 5 with the series now tied 2-2.

Vegas takes the ice today at 6:30 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena for Game 4 of their first round series with the Dallas Stars. After losing in Game 3 in overtime, the Golden Knights look to improve their game and get back to their winning ways from the first two games of the series. Ahead of Game 4 Dave Goucher catches up with Jonathan Marchessault to recap what went wrong in Game 3 and discuss how the VGK are preparing for Game 4.

Today Dan D'Uva joins the show help recap the Golden Knights' Game 3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. Dan helps us break down Logan Thompson's terrific performance, what went wrong in Game 3, and what to expect moving forward from the VGK in the series. Dan also chats about his preparation process for the postseason and how he maintains his energy during long overtime games.

Today the Golden Knights take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of their opening round series as things shift to T-Mobile Arena for Vegas' first home game of the postseason. To help get us prepared for the action, Daren Millard helps set the scene for Game 3 and takes us around the locker room to listen to comments from Bruce Cassidy and the players ahead of puck drop.

Today Gary Lawless joins the show to shed some light on what's happening both on and off the ice for the Golden Knights. First he speaks with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo about the series so far and expectations for Saturday's Game 3. Then he catches up with Golden Knights President and CEO Kerry Bubolz, who gives an inside look at the business aspect of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for Vegas and what things fans can expect at T-Mobile Arena for Game 3. We wrap up the show with a tribute to longtime hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, who recently passed at age 90.

The Golden Knights took down the Dallas Stars 3-1 in Game 2 to race out to a 2-0 series lead. Joining the show today are Shane Hnidy and Dave Goucher, who recap the strong defensive effort from Vegas, assess how Vegas' depth is shining through in this series, and chat about what lies ahead as the series shifts back to Las Vegas on Saturday for Game 3.

Today Ashali Vise joins the show to help set the stage for Game 2 between the Golden Knights and the Stars. She takes us through Vegas' off day after Game 1, the reaction in the room to key performances from Logan Thompson and Tomas Hertl, and her appreciation for being able to work Round 1 of the playoffs with Scripps Sports.

The Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Today we hear from Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless, who provide their postgame reaction to the game moments after the final buzzer sounded. Hear how they assess the performance and how they think the VGK can continue to improve moving forward.

Dave Goucher, Shane Hnidy, Dan D'Uva, and Gary Lawless get together to chat ahead of Game 1 of the opening round Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Golden Knights against the Dallas Stars. The guys discuss Vegas' road to the playoffs this season and compare this year's group to last year's championship team. They also detail how the Stars stack up with the Golden Knights and discuss the strengths of each team, while breaking down what each group must do in order to win the series and advance.

This week on VGK Today, before the postseason begins, we take you back through the best moments of the regular season. From new faces taking on elevated roles, to old friends reaching career milestones, and all the ups and downs through 82 games, we look at the season-defining moments for the VGK. Programming Note: VGK Today will return to a daily format over the weekend with the playoffs starting Monday for the Golden Knights.

This week Ashali Vise catches up with Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin, and Brendan Brisson as their schools prepare for action in the NCAA Frozen Four. Jack (Boston University) and Noah (Boston College) speak on the BU-BC rivalry ahead of a potential matchup in the National Championship game, while Brendan (Michigan) chats about some chirping with Noah ahead of the semifinal matchup between BC and Michigan. They also go into their histories at their respective schools and describe how special college hockey is to them.

This week Dave Goucher speaks with Darren Eliot about the USA Hockey 18U and 16U Tier 1 Nationals, being held right here in Las Vegas. They chat about the logistics of hosting the event, the caliber of the players involved, and how important this is to the local hockey community.

This week Dan D'Uva speaks with Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon. Having done all he can to improve the roster before the trade deadline, Kelly details where the VGK sit currently with fewer than 10 regular season games remaining. He gives his thoughts on the play of Noah Hanifin and Anthony Mantha, provides an update on Tomas Hertl, and talks about what it's like for him this time of the year balancing team responsibilities with league-wide duties.

This week Shane Hnidy talks with William Carrier, who recently returned to the VGK lineup after a two-month absence due to injury. Will talks about how he spent time during his rehab, readjusting to the speed of hockey, and some of his off-ice hobbies including fishing and some of his handyman work.

The NHL trade deadline is today, but VGK General Manager Kelly McCrimmon has already made two big acquisitions: forward Anthony Mantha and defenseman Noah Hanifin. Today Gary Lawless has a sit down with Anthony to discuss his style of play, his family, the whirlwind of being traded, and the excitement of coming to Las Vegas. You'll also hear from Noah Hanifin and his good friend Jack Eichel, who explains their relationship that dates back to their childhood days in Massachusetts.

This week the VGK took some time to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame Resource Center in Toronto to view historical artifacts from different eras of the sport. On today's show, Ashali Vise speaks with Mario Della-Savia, an Outreach Specialist at the Hall of Fame, to discuss some of the items and the reactions of Knights' players and staff during the visit. She also speaks with Bruce Cassidy as he delves into his excitement for the visit and his own collection of hockey memorabilia.

This week Dave Goucher speaks with Mason Morelli just a few days after his NHL debut in which he notched his first career NHL goal and assist. Mason speaks on his family, winning the Calder Cup last season with the Hershey Bears, and who on the Golden Knights has helped him get used to life in the NHL.