Vegas Golden Knights Face Penguins in Key NHL Clash (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – Local teams and conference tournaments dominate screens today as fans gear up for high-stakes basketball and hockey matchups.
Vegas Golden Knights Face Penguins in Key NHL Clash
The Vegas Golden Knights hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday evening. The game tipped off at 7 p.m. PT on KMCC-34, with radio coverage available on KKGK-AM (1340) and KFLG-FM (94.7).[1][2]
This matchup highlighted a busy night for hockey enthusiasts. National NHL action filled other slots, including Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET and Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Mammoth around 7 p.m. CT.[3]
Mountain West Tournament Quarterfinals Light Up Local Airwaves
Thomas & Mack Center hosted Mountain West Conference quarterfinals, drawing crowds and TV viewers alike. UNLV faced Utah State at noon PT on CBSSN, followed by Nevada versus Grand Canyon at 2:30 p.m. PT on the same channel.[1][4]
Later games included Colorado State against San Diego State at 6 p.m. PT and a TBD matchup versus New Mexico at 8:30 p.m. PT, both on CBSSN. Radio options for UNLV included KWWN (1100 AM, 100.9 FM).[1]
- Noon PT: UNLV vs. Utah State (CBSSN)
- 2:30 p.m. PT: Nevada vs. Grand Canyon (CBSSN)
- 6 p.m. PT: Colorado State vs. San Diego State (CBSSN)
- 8:30 p.m. PT: TBD vs. New Mexico (CBSSN)
Conference Tournaments Dominate College Hoops Coverage
National college basketball tournaments provided non-stop action across multiple networks. The Atlantic 10 Tournament featured George Washington versus Fordham at 8:30 a.m. PT on USA, with more second-round games throughout the day.[4]
Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, and SEC events aired on ESPN family channels and others. Standouts included Florida State versus Duke at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN and Clemson against North Carolina at 6:30 p.m. PT.[1][2]
MLB Spring Training and NBA Highlights
MLB spring training games kicked off early, with Boston at Minnesota at 10 a.m. PT on MLBN. Afternoon and evening contests included Atlanta versus Pittsburgh at 3 p.m. PT and Kansas City at San Diego at 6 p.m. PT, also on MLBN.[1]
NBA fans caught Philadelphia at Detroit at 4 p.m. PT on Prime Video and Boston at Oklahoma City at 6:30 p.m. PT on the same streaming service. Chicago at the Lakers followed at 7:30 p.m. PT on Spectrum SportsNet.[1]
Golf, Soccer, and More Round Out the Day
Golf coverage spanned the PGA Players Championship starting at 10 a.m. PT on Golf Channel and LIV Golf in Singapore at 8:30 p.m. PT on FS1.[1]
Soccer action featured CONCACAF Champions Cup matches: Tigres at Cincinnati at 4:55 p.m. PT on FS2 and Seattle at Vancouver at 6:55 p.m. PT on FS2. Tennis from Indian Wells aired on Tennis Channel from noon PT.[4]
Key Takeaways
- VGK vs. Penguins at 7 p.m. PT anchors local viewing on KMCC-34.
- MWC quarterfinals offer four games on CBSSN, all from Las Vegas venues.
- Conference basketball and MLB fill the schedule from morning to night.
Thursday’s lineup delivered options for every sports fan in Las Vegas, blending hometown pride with nationwide excitement. Which game will you tune into first? Share your picks in the comments.
