The Golden Knights welcomed in the NHL’s last remaining undefeated team, the Carolina Hurricanes. Vegas took the first lead of the game 8:42 into the game after a loose puck slipped by the Hurricanes’ goaltender. Jack Eichel was credited with his sixth goal of 2025-26. A couple of shifts later, Pavel Dorofeyev doubled VGK’s advantage with a nifty Peter Forsberg-inspired goal.

Carolina cut Vegas’ lead in half early on in the second period. The Golden Knights held on their tight lead and took a 2-1 advantage into the second intermission.

The Hurricanes had plenty of chances to even the score but couldn’t get one past Vegas goalie Akira Schmid. Ivan Barbashev regained the Golden Knights two goal advantage midway through the final frame. William Karlsson added the empty netter to seal the deal.

The Golden Knights’ record improves to 5-0-2 defeating to formerly undefeated Hurricanes 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Next up, Vegas will travel east for a challenging three-game road trip beginning in Sunrise, Florida. Puck drop against the Panthers is scheduled for Saturday at 3 PM.

On October 16^th, second-grade teacher Sarah Heidhues became the first individual winner of the 2025 Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Award, marking the start of the program’s third year of recognizing local heroes across Southern Nevada.

Sarah, a lifelong Las Vegan, teaches at the same school district she once attended — turning her personal story into one of hope and resilience. Before becoming a teacher, she worked as a school clerk and Student Success Advocate, always putting students first.

“It’s life-altering and healing to teach the same kind of kids I once was,” said Heidhues. “To help them believe they can grow, achieve, and feel proud of where they come from means everything.”

Her commitment has helped reduce absenteeism, foster inclusivity, and inspire fellow educators to celebrate their students’ growth. As part of her recognition, Sarah was surprised in her classroom and later honored at the October 18^th Vegas Golden Knights game, where she took a ride on the Adam Kutner–branded Zamboni — a powerful symbol of her champion spirit.

For most kids, going to a Vegas Golden Knights game is already a dream come true. For Mrs. Janette’s 5th grade class at Darnell Elementary, the October 3 home game became a night they will never forget.

Game Day Excitement

From the moment the students arrived at the Fortress, their energy was contagious. Dressed in Golden Knights gear, the class filled the stands with cheers, wide-eyed excitement, and plenty of smiles. For many of the students, it was their very first VGK game, which made the experience even more special.

Throughout the night, the kids soaked up every moment. They watched the players take the ice, felt the roar of the crowd, and waved their rally towels with pure joy. The Fortress atmosphere turned into a classroom of its own, where the lessons were about teamwork, community pride, and celebrating together.

A Special Honor for Their Teacher

Adding to the excitement, their teacher Mrs. Janette was honored with a ride on the Adam Kutner Zamboni. As she circled the rink, her students jumped to their feet, waving and cheering as the crowd joined in the celebration. It was a proud moment for the entire class to see their teacher recognized in front of thousands of fans.

Memories That Last a Lifetime

The Adam S. Kutner Community Champion program is designed to spotlight students and educators who embody grit, kindness, and community spirit. For this special night, it was all about creating memories. Mrs. Janette’s class did not just watch a hockey game. They became part of the Vegas Golden Knights family.

As the final buzzer sounded, the kids left with smiles, stories, and memories they will carry with them for years to come.

Congratulations again to Mrs. Janette and her 5th grade class on their unforgettable knight at the Fortress. Go Knights Go!

The Golden Knights wrapped up the preseason with a Friday night matchup with the San Jose Sharks. San Jose struck first 1:18 into the game. The Sharks doubled their lead late in the middle frame to take a 2-0 lead through 40 minutes of play.

Vegas was awarded four power play opportunities but couldn’t find the back of the net on any of them. After 60 minutes, San Jose came away with the final preseason victory with VGK’s only goal coming from Alex Holtz.

Vegas finishes off the preseason with a record of 3-4-1. The Golden Knights will now prepare for the regular season beginning on Wednesday. Puck drop for Opening Night against the Los Angeles Kings is scheduled for 7 PM.

The Golden Knights returned to Las Vegas for a home-and-home preseason matchup with the Colorado Avalanche. With under two minutes to play in the opening period the Avalanche took a one goal lead.

Five and a half minutes into the final frame Brett Howden scored his first preseason goal to even the score. William Karlsson snapped the tie nine minutes later.

On Friday night, Vegas will finish off the preseason against San Jose. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 7 PM.