Utah Hockey Club struggles in first season after Golden Knights' success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Utah Hockey Club finished its inaugural season with a record of 38-31-13, securing 89 points but failing to make the playoffs. This follows the notable success of the Vegas Golden Knights, who achieved a strong inaugural run in the NHL, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2018 and winning the championship in 2023. The Golden Knights are currently in the Stanley Cup Finals again in 2026, facing the Carolina Hurricanes. Season tickets for the yet-to-be-named Utah team are now on sale, as fans look forward to future seasons.
- •Utah Hockey Club finished sixth in the Central Division.
- •Season tickets for the new Utah team are now available.
- •Vegas Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Finals in both 2018 and 2026.
- •The Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Deseret News archives: Utah Hockey Club found it tough to replicate the Golden Knights’ first season?
"Las Vegas' NHL team came close to winning it all in its inaugural season.
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