The Vegas Golden Knights are an NHL team based in Las Vegas, competing in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Founded in 2017 as an expansion team, they are the first major sports franchise in Las Vegas and are owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment, led by Bill Foley and the Maloof family.
The Golden Knights play home games at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip. The team has been highly successful since their debut, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs in each of their first four seasons. In their inaugural season, they reached the Stanley Cup Finals and set a record with 13 playoff wins during the 2018 postseason.
Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Wins
The Vegas Golden Knights won their first and only Stanley Cup (as of April 2025) on June 13, 2023, by defeating the Florida Panthers in five games. The final score of Game 5 was 9–3, and it took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as per CNN.
Mark Stone, the team captain, scored a hat trick, becoming the first player since 1922 to do so in a Cup-clinching game. Jonathan Marchessault won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. This was the franchise’s second appearance in the Stanley Cup Final and their first championship, achieved in just their sixth NHL season.
Here's a table summarizing the Vegas Golden Knights' Stanley Cup appearances:
| Year | Record | Result |
| 2023 | 51-22-9 | Won Final |
| 2018 | 51-24-7 | Lost Stanley Cup Final (Won 3 Rounds) |
Vegas Golden Knights Conference Championship History
The Vegas Golden Knights have won the Western Conference Championship twice as of April 2025. Their first came in 2018, when they advanced to the Stanley Cup Final but lost. They won their second conference title in 2023, going on to win the Stanley Cup. They also reached the Conference Finals in 2020 and 2021, but lost both times after winning two playoff rounds.
| Year | Result |
| 2024 | Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds) |
| 2023 | Won Final |
| 2022 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2021 | Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds) |
| 2020 | Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds) |
| 2019 | Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds) |
| 2018 | Lost Stanley Cup Final (Won 3 Rounds) |
Read More: Vegas Golden Knights Playoff History
FAQ's on Vegas Golden Knights
A. The Vegas Golden Knights have won one Stanley Cup, securing the championship in the 2022–23 season.
A. The Vegas Golden Knights play their home games at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada.
A. The Vegas Golden Knights are owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment, with Bill Foley as the owner.
A. Kelly McCrimmon is the general manager of the Vegas Golden Knights.
A. Bruce Cassidy is the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.
