List of Vegas Golden Knights seasons explained

This is a list of seasons completed by the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Golden Knights have completed in the NHL since their inception in 2017.[1] [2]

Table key

Color/symbol!scope="col"
Explanation
Stanley Cup champions
Conference champions
Division champions
Led league in points
Key of terms and abbreviations
Term or abbreviationDefinition
FinishFinal position in division or league standings
GPNumber of games played
WNumber of wins
LNumber of losses
OTNumber of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season)
PtsNumber of points
GFGoals for (goals scored by the Golden Knights)
GAGoals against (goals scored by the Golden Knights' opponents)
Does not apply

Year by year

SeasonGolden Knights seasonConferenceDivisionRegular season[3] Postseason[4]
FinishGPWLOT[5] PtsGFGAGPWLGFGAResult
2017–182017–18WesternPacific1st8251247109272228201375747Won in first round, 4–0 (Kings)
Won in second round, 4–2 (Sharks)
Won conference finals, 4–1 (Jets)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Capitals)
2018–192018–19WesternPacific3rd8243327932492307342523Lost in first round, 3–4 (Sharks)
2019–2012019–20WesternPacific1st713924886227211201285744Finished first in seeding round-robin (3–0)
Won in first round, 4–1 (Blackhawks)
Won in second round, 4–3 (Canucks)
Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Stars)
2020–2122020–21West2nd564014282191124191095346Won in first round, 4–3 (Wild)
Won in second round, 4–2 (Avalanche)
Lost in Stanley Cup semifinals, 2–4 (Canadiens)
2021–222021–22WesternPacific4th824331894266248Did not qualify
2022–232022–23WesternPacific1st8251229111272229221668857Won in first round, 4–1 (Jets)
Won in second round, 4–2 (Oilers)
Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Stars)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Panthers)
2023–242023–24WesternPacific4th8245298982672457341616Lost in first round, 3–4 (Stars)
Totals[6] 537312176496731,7441,5159557382962336 playoff appearances

1 The 2019–20 NHL season was suspended on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 The 2020–21 NHL season was shortened to 56 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All-time records

Statistic GP W L OT
Regular season record (2017–present) 537 312 176 49
Postseason record (2017–present) 95 57 38
All-time regular and postseason record 632 369 214 49
All-time series record: 11–5

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vegas Golden Knights Franchise Index. Hockey-Reference.com. May 10, 2018.
  2. Web site: Vegas Golden Knights Statistics and History. hockey.db. May 10, 2018.
  3. Code explanation; GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, OT - Overtime/Shootout losses, GF - Goals For, GA - Goals Against, Pts - Points
  4. The result of the playoff series shows the Golden Knights' result first regardless of the outcome, followed by the opposing team in parentheses.
  5. Overtime and shootout losses are worth one point
  6. Totals as of the completion of the 2023–24 season