Case Keefer

Las Vegas

Associate Sports Editor at Las Vegas Sun

Assistant Sports Editor and Writer at Las Vegas Weekly

Probably watching and sweating a game on mute while listening to music. Assistant Sports Editor & Writer @lasvegassun @lasvegasweekly

Articles

Analysis: Golden Knights' hopes of a series rally rest largely with Eichel

5 days ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. Going into his team’s current Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Edmonton Oilers, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy marveled at how star center Jack Eichel elevated his game the last time the two franchises faced off in the postseason.
Golden Knights can't finish comeback in Game 2 overtime loss to Oilers

6 days ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

The Golden Knights’ defense held two of the best offensive hockey players in the world, the Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, at bay for more than 75 minutes Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. They couldn’t limit them any longer as the pair broke away late in an overtime period, with McDavid dishing to Draisaitl for a game-winning goal. Edmonton prevented completing a collapse and beat Vegas 5-4, taking a 2-0 series lead in the teams’ second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Simmering hostility between Golden Knights, Oilers adds intrigue to playoff series

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

Golden Knights looking to rebound in Game 2 One of the longest-running debates since the advent of the Vegas Golden Knights’ franchise revolves around the identity of their biggest rival.
Golden Knights crumble after fast start, fall in Game 1 to Oilers

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid vowed his team “owed” the Golden Knights “a good series” coming into Game 1 of the team’s best-of-seven showdown Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. McDavid and his teammates are off to a fast start, controlling play late en route to a 4-2 victory over the Golden Knights to take a 1-0 series lead. Edmonton winger Zach Hyman roped a shot over Vegas goalie Adin Hill’s glove with three minutes left in the game to give the visitors their first lead.
Analysis: Golden Knights vs. Oilers remains a test of depth vs. dominance

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

The Golden Knights have spent the last few days talking up the Edmonton Oilers’ supposed newfound depth ahead of the teams’ second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Don’t buy into any of it. It smacks of gamesmanship for Vegas to praise the mediocre-at-best bottom of the Edmonton lineup. Granted, the Golden Knights are highly unlikely to influence how the Oilers approach the matchup strategically in any way.
Análisis: JJ Pegues añade un potencial “único” a la clase de novatos de los Raiders

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al inglés. El corredor estrella de los Raiders, elegido en primera ronda del draft, podría tener un compañero de posición de 309 libras cuando realice sus primeros ejercicios de carrera en la sede del equipo en Henderson durante el minicampamento para novatos de la próxima semana.
Analysis: D-lineman Pegues adds ‘unique’ potential to Raiders’ rookie class

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. The Raiders’ superstar first-round draft pick at running back might have a 309-pound position partner when he goes through rushing drills for the first time at the team’s Henderson headquarters during next week’s rookie minicamp. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas’ No. 6 overall pick in last week’s draft, ran for 29 touchdowns last season in college football but new teammate JJ Pegues, Las Vegas’ No. 180 overall pick, had seven of his own.
Adin Hill's big game delivers Golden Knights to second round of playoffs

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

The three members of the Minnesota Wild’s explosive top line collectively averaged two goals per game through the first five contests of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek had been the best unit in the matchup, also combining for 19 points. But the trio had none in a decisive 3-2 Golden Knights’ victory Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.
New Raiders general manager deserves praise for his initial NFL Draft class

2 weeks ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

The stoneface look Raiders general manager John Spytek sported while preparing for the NFL Draft in the past few months finally faded. No longer paranoid about giving away any information about the team’s player personnel strategy, Spytek came into his post-draft news conference grinning.
Brett Howden the hero again as Golden Knights take control of series with Wild

2 weeks ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

The Golden Knights are one victory away from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas won a second straight overtime game against the Minnesota Wild in the team's opening-round series Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena when Brett Howden blasted in a goal at 4:05 of the extra period. Golden Knights 3, Wild 2. That’s both the final score and the series tally as play heads back to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., for Game 6 Thursday night.