Are the Vegas Golden Knights’ Playoff Hopes SLIPPING AWAY After Overtime Defeat? | VGK Pod
Vegas Golden Knights stumble in overtime, falling to the Edmonton Oilers for the ninth time in ten games. Questions arise around Adin Hill’s goaltending after multiple blocker-side goals, and Mark Stone’s gritty two-goal night sparks discussion about his lingering injury. Is the Golden Knights’ playoff push in jeopardy as the Pacific Division standings tighten and rivals like the Kings, Kraken, and Ducks turn up the heat?
Tony Dasco and Chris Gawlik dissect VGK’s inability to close games, scrutinize Brett Howden’s crucial faceoff loss, and preview the high-stakes matchup against Washington Capitals—highlighting Alex Ovechkin’s scoring surge and Logan Thompson’s return. Insights include special teams struggles, uneasy division outlook, and fan-driven “WTF” reactions toward Bill Foley and roster decisions. Can VGK reclaim their playoff hopes, or will this season’s unraveling spell major fallout for the franchise?
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Hill didn't move to his right when clearly Bouchard was already positioned to Hill's blocker side. Inexcusable.Seems like he really doesn't care – just collecting a paycheck. Even during the fight at the end of the 1st period, Hill couldn't care less and showed no interest or passion, just wanted to get in the locker room. I'm not saying he should have joined the fight, but at least hang around in case a fellow teammate takes a cheap shot, etc.
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Hard to win a game just average goaltending for Vegas ? Where is Carter Hart need a change in net .
I fear our time together is coming to the end 😭
We are beyond done .✅
They need elite goal scorers. Not overpriced defenders
At this point, I hope they don’t make the playoffs. We’ll just get roasted in the 1st rnd.
I like when these 2 teams play, they really don't like each other.
They should put the NBA team in Reno… share the wealth.
A good game last night. VGK management needs to get a better starting goaltender. 4 goals on the mid-stick side — Hill should expect where the Oilers are going to shoot. Great game by Stone!
Hill is a backup and always has been just a backup
McNabb and Theodore had back to back crappers which led to a steal off McNabbs stick for a goal . Eichels east west turnover cost us a goal. Korcsac not clearing the zone and turning it over for a goal sucked. Please put Hutton back in. Watching Marner taking faceoffs against McDavid and losing every one was hilarious. Stones 2nd goal was a great effort something seldom seen from the VGK lately.
Adin Hill was not good enough again
VGK can't play from behind even though our 3rd periods our great…. A completely different team when chasing
There were multiple times Eichel was turning the corner in the O zone full speed ahead protecting the puck, and instead of making the strong move to the front of the net, he went behind the net, and nothing came of it. He needs to take it to the net with authority, and either draw a penalty or get a grade A chance.
He is being a perimeter superstar, but he can’t pass or shoot like Kucherov. Needs to use his speed and size which is irrelevant on the perimeter.
This year reminds me of the year we missed the playoffs…. Looked for 1 or 2 more points just to get in… But we aren't as injured as we were then… VGK needs Cassidy's outlook… Get in FIRST!!
Great dig on McKrimmon, Chris… What would this team be like with LT?? Instead of Hill
Andersson should have said you’re stealing TOO MUCH money.
Foley is an ultra conservative wrapped in libertarian clothing. He wants all the government help for his "clubs" but not for the little guy. Typical billionaire behavior.
Why on earth does Eichel take the opening OT faceoff? Give it to Hertl and then have him come right off. Every team does that if they have a depth center that is a faceoff guy.
I think stone forgot vegas can't take advantage of the no cap in the playoffs this year so he decided to come back earlier than the first gm of the playoffs. From that fake injury he seems to get around trade deadline just like he has around three same time every season. You 2 can pretend all you want want that he said he's playing hurt but he'll be fine by gm 1 in the playoffs
Kings coming for you
Feels like we went from being an actual team, to being a brand that buys players.
When is the last time this team got hot while beating good teams this year.