The Good, the Bad, & the Intriguing: Golden Knights Beat Kings in Empire Classic

TRENDINGOle Miss gets revengeReese makes historyNFL Week 2 injury trackerFever star breaks scoring recordFantasy Football Week 2 ToolkitStory byStory byThe Good, the Bad, & the Intriguing: Golden Knights Beat Kings in Empire ClassicHannah KirkellSun, September 20, 2026 at 4:56 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesConnelly looks to take next step in his careerThe rookie forward is hoping to make the Golden Knights' opening night roster.The Sporting TribuneGolden Knights Top Prospect Living Up to the Hype in First NHL Training CampAt just 20 years old, 2024 Vegas Golden Knights first-round pick Trevor Connelly can’t order a drink in the US or rent a car without getting hit with an underage driver’s fee. But when he’s on the ice, he plays with a maturity that far exceeds his age.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsWill the Kings Be Better than the Golden Knights in 2027?This offseason, the Kings made monumental changes to their team. 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