The Vegas Golden Knights have another player.

The NHL's 31st franchise has signed free agent forward Vadim Shipachyov to a two-year, $9 million contract, general manager George McPhee announced Thursday.

In 50 games for SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL last season, Shipachyov recorded 26 goals and 50 assists, good for third in league scoring.

"Vadim is a highly skilled playmaker who has had an impressive career in the Kontinental Hockey League," McPhee said. "He has won two KHL championships, has been among the league leaders in scoring the last two seasons and has enjoyed success at the international level for Team Russia. We believe he can be an impact player in the NHL."

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The Vegas Golden Knights have another player.

The NHL's 31st franchise has signed free agent forward Vadim Shipachyov to a two-year, $9 million contract, general manager George McPhee announced Thursday.

In 50 games for SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL last season, Shipachyov recorded 26 goals and 50 assists, good for third in league scoring.

"Vadim is a highly skilled playmaker who has had an impressive career in the Kontinental Hockey League," McPhee said. "He has won two KHL championships, has been among the league leaders in scoring the last two seasons and has enjoyed success at the international level for Team Russia. We believe he can be an impact player in the NHL."

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Erik Karlsson left Thursday's game against the New York Rangers following a collision with J.T. Miller before the end of the second period.

Karlsson left the bench wincing with a noticeable limp as the teams left the ice for the second intermission.

The Senators star admitted to playing Ottawa's first-round series against the Boston Bruins with two hairline fractures in his left heel, but head coach Guy Boucher later said, "he's perfectly healthy now."

Karlsson entered Game 4 leading the Senators with an average ice time

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Craig Anderson won't close out Game 4 for the Ottawa Senators, as the veteran netminder was pulled in favor of Mike Condon to begin the third period Thursday night.

Anderson had allowed three goals on 20 shots versus a New York Rangers club determined to even the series.

Through nine starts this postseason entering Thursday's game, he's crafted a 6-3 record, with a goals-against average of 2.28 and a .917 save percentage.

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Claude Giroux will wear the "C" for Canada at the upcoming World Championship.

The Philadelphia Flyers forward was named captain of the Canadian squad, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.

Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche, Ryan O'Reilly of the Buffalo Sabres and Marc-Edouard Vlasic of the San Jose Sharks will serve as alternate captains.

Canada begins its preliminary-round schedule Friday against the Czech Republic.

The tournament runs until May 21 in Paris and Cologne, Germany.

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Jim Montgomery is reportedly getting another opportunity to impress the Florida Panthers.

The University of Denver head coach will have a second interview with the NHL club near the end of this month for its vacancy behind the bench, a source told Mike Chambers of The Denver Post.

Montgomery met with the Panthers about two weeks after leading the Pioneers to the national championship last month.

He declined to comment when reached by Chambers on Thursday, saying he'd only take an NHL job if it were "the perfect opportunity," and adding, "Denver's been great throughout this process. I feel valued. I feel loved, and loyalty means a lot to me."

Ron Grahame of the school's athletic department wouldn't get into specifics but said the Pioneers have taken significant steps financially to help Montgomery, his staff and the program itself, in an effort to keep the head coach.

Montgomery signed a contract extension with the university last summer and has four years remaining on the deal.

Other reported interviewees for the Panthers' job include former Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien and San Jose Sharks assistant Bob Boughner.

At season's end, the Panthers opted not to continue having general manager Tom Rowe serve as head coach. He took over for Gerard Gallant, who was fired 22 games into the season.

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Jim Montgomery is reportedly getting another opportunity to impress the Florida Panthers.

The University of Denver head coach will have a second interview with the NHL club near the end of this month for its vacancy behind the bench, a source told Mike Chambers of The Denver Post.

Montgomery met with the Panthers about two weeks after leading the Pioneers to the national championship last month.

He declined to comment when reached by Chambers on Thursday, saying he'd only take an NHL job if it were "the perfect opportunity," and adding, "Denver's been great throughout this process. I feel valued. I feel loved, and loyalty means a lot to me."

Ron Grahame of the school's athletic department wouldn't get into specifics but said the Pioneers have taken significant steps financially to help Montgomery, his staff and the program itself, in an effort to keep the head coach.

Montgomery signed a contract extension with the university last summer and has four years remaining on the deal.

Other reported interviewees for the Panthers' job include former Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien and San Jose Sharks assistant Bob Boughner.

At season's end, the Panthers opted not to continue having general manager Tom Rowe serve as head coach. He took over for Gerard Gallant, who was fired 22 games into the season.

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As luck would have it, Jakob Silfverberg was mic'd up for perhaps the biggest moment of his career.

The Anaheim Ducks forward scored the overtime winner in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers, with the ensuing on-ice and locker room celebrations captured from his point of view.

What a moment.

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The best way to build your fan base is by attracting youth, and the Vegas Golden Knights are doing just that.

The Golden Knights will offer free street hockey clinics for kids in Las Vegas from ages 5-to-15 on May 20, 21, and June 3, according to Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Each child who participates will receive a free hockey stick. Not a bad deal.

What once was an untapped market, the Golden Knights will have to compete for fandom with the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders upon their arrival in 2019 or 2020.

The Golden Knights will certainly do whatever they can in their brief time as the city's only major professional sports franchise to build a foundation of die-hard fans. What better way to begin this than providing children the chance to take up road hockey?

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The best way to build your fan base is by attracting youth, and the Vegas Golden Knights are doing just that.

The Golden Knights will offer free street hockey clinics for kids in Las Vegas from ages 5-to-15 on May 20, 21, and June 3, according to Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Each child who participates will receive a free hockey stick. Not a bad deal.

What once was an untapped market, the Golden Knights will have to compete for fandom with the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders upon their arrival in 2019 or 2020.

The Golden Knights will certainly do whatever they can in their brief time as the city's only major professional sports franchise to build a foundation of die-hard fans. What better way to begin this than providing children the chance to take up road hockey?

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