Vegas Golden Knights
· 2026-06-29
The Vegas Golden Knights will start their 2026-27 preseason on September 19 against the Los Angeles Kings.
The team will play four preseason games, a reduction from the previous seven, due to the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement extension.
The Golden Knights will face the San Jose Sharks twice, on September 22 and 26.
Players with 100 NHL games can play a maximum of two preseason games, as per the CBA.
The preseason opener will be 97 days after the Knights' season ended in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The regular-season schedule will increase to 84 games as a result of the reduced preseason.
The Golden Knights will close out the preseason with back-to-back home games, starting September 24 against the Utah Mammoth.
The team is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a 39-26 record, on a W3 streak, after losing 0-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes on June 15.
The preseason schedule is as follows: September 19 at Los Angeles Kings, September 22 at San Jose Sharks, September 24 vs Utah Mammoth, and September 26 vs San Jose Sharks.
The games will be played at various venues, including Toyota Arena and T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights are preparing for the upcoming season, and the preseason games will be crucial in determining the team's lineup and strategy.
The team's coach and players will be working together to ensure a strong start to the season.
The preseason games will be an opportunity for the Golden Knights to test their skills and make any necessary adjustments before the regular season begins.