The Golden Knights locked up Marner on an eight-year, $96 million contract ($12 million average annual value) when they acquired him from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade on July 1. Before the game Wednesday, they signed Eichel to an eight-year, $108 million contract ($13.5 million AAV) that starts next season.

Mitch Marner sat down for an interview with The Athletic's Dan Robson after his move from the Maple Leafs to the Golden Knights this summer.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights walked the Gold Carpet to ring in the 2025-2026 regular season. The Gold Carpet returns to the Toshiba Plaza with the event beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Fans welcomed players, coaches, broadcasters, members of the VGK casts and Vegas celebrities before the big game.