Howden inked a two-year, $3.8 million contract with Vegas on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Howden was a restricted free agent after completing his one-year, $1.5 million contract. He recorded six goals, 13 points, 55 PIM, 107 hits and 34 blocks in 54 outings with the Golden Knights in 2022-23.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Registers assist
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Howden logged an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
Howden set up the second of Mark Stone's three goals in the championship-clinching win. Howden earned four of his 10 points this postseason over the last five games, stepping up on the biggest stage. The 25-year-old also had 30 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-4 rating over 22 playoff outings. He's eligible for arbitration as a restricted free agent this summer.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Nets two goals Monday
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Howden scored two goals in Vegas' 7-2 victory over Florida in Game 2 on Monday.
Howden had just a goal and two points over his previous 12 contests, but he made a statement Monday. His first marker, which came midway through the second period, extended Vegas' lead to 4-0 and prompted Florida to pull Sergei Bobrovsky in favor of Alex Lyon. Howden then bested Lyon late in the third frame on the power play to round out the 7-2 victory. The 25-year-old forward is up to five goals and nine points in 19 playoff contests this year.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Provides helper
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Howden recorded an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers in Game 1.
Howden snapped a five-game point drought with the helper, though he has just two points over his last 12 contests. The 25-year-old forward had a hand in Shea Theodore's goal on the rush midway through the second period. Howden has done alright in a bottom-six role with seven points, 24 shots on net, 54 hits and a plus-5 rating through 18 playoff outings.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Set to play
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Howden (lower body) is set to play in Thursday's Game 4 versus the Stars, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Howden was termed a game-time decision by head coach Bruce Cassidy after Thursday's morning skate, but he was always on the probable side of that designation. Look for Howden to play in his usual role alongside Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone at even strength.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Likely to play Thursday
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Howden (lower body) will probably play against Dallas in Game 4 on Thursday, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy told Vince Sapienza of FOX5 Las Vegas.
Cassidy is still referring to Howden as a game-time decision, but he does believe the forward will "be ready to go." Howden, who left Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Dallas due to the injury, joined the Golden Knights for Thursday's practice and skated on a line with Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Questionable for Game 4
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Howden (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday, according to SinBin.vegas.
Howden left Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Dallas after aggravating a previous injury. He has three goals and six points in 14 playoff contests this year. If Howden's not available, then perhaps Phil Kessel will draw back into the lineup for the first time since April 24.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Exit deemed precautionary
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Howden (lower body) exited Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Stars after aggravating a previous injury, though his removal was considered precautionary, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Howden left the contest after logging 7:24 of ice time through two periods. The injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue, but the Golden Knights will know more Wednesday. The 25-year-old can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's Game 4.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Departs Tuesday's contest
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Howden (undisclosed) will not finish Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Stars.
It's unclear when Howden was injured, though it likely happened during the second period. He logged two blocked shots and two PIM in 6:35 of ice time in the contest. If Howden is unavailable for Thursday's Game 4, Michael Amadio or Paul Cotter would be the top options to take his place in the lineup.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Scores overtime winner
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Howden tallied a goal in a 4-3 overtime victory over Dallas in Game 1 on Friday.
Howden hadn't scored a goal over his previous seven outings and was on a five-game point drought going into Friday's action. However, he proved to be Vegas' hero Friday by beating Jake Oettinger early in the overtime period to give the Golden Knights a 1-0 series lead. Howden is up to three goals and six points in 12 playoff appearances this year.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Manages assist in win
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Howden logged an assist and four hits in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Howden earned the secondary helper on Chandler Stephenson's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. With two goals and three assists in six playoff contests, Howden's been a surprisingly effective depth forward. The 25-year-old has added a plus-8 rating, seven shots on net and 27 hits in a third-line role.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Offers helper Thursday
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Howden logged an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.
Howden helped out on Chandler Stephenson's goal in the opening minute of the game. With two goals and two assists over five playoff contests, Howden has been surprisingly productive in a middle-six role. The 25-year-old forward has added six shots on net, 23 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-8 rating. If he can remain with Stephenson and Mark Stone going forward, Howden could be a solid DFS option for as long as the Golden Knights are in the playoffs.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Scores pair of goals in win
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Howden scored two goals on three shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Jets in Game 4.
Howden has been an unlikely source of offense with three points through four playoff contests. His first goal Monday tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, and he added an empty-netter in the third. The 25-year-old has added 19 hits, six shots on net and a plus-6 rating while filling a bottom-six role in the postseason.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Adds helper in win
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Howden notched an assist, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.
The Golden Knights appear to value Howden's physicality, which has allowed him to maintain a fourth-line role heading into the postseason. He has one assist, 11 hits and a plus-2 rating through two playoff contests. It's unclear if he'll stick in the lineup once William Carrier (lower body) is ready to return.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Rejoins Golden Knights
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Howden (personal) participated in Saturday's practice, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Howden sat out Thursday's 3-1 win over Seattle because of the birth of his child. Based on Saturday's practice, he is slated to play on the fourth line in Vegas' playoff opener versus Winnipeg on Tuesday.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Will miss Thursday's contest
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Howden (personal) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Seattle, Vince Sapienza of FOX5 Las Vegas reports.
Howden is with his wife and they're expecting the birth of their first child. Thursday's contest is Vegas' regular-season finale, so Howden will finish 2022-23 with six goals and 13 points in 54 contests. It wouldn't be surprising if he's available for the start of the playoffs.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Nets lone goal in shootout loss
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Howden scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Stars.
Howden was the only Vegas skater to solve Jake Oettinger in this contest. The goal was Howden's second in the last five games. The 25-year-old forward remains firmly in a bottom-six role, where he's managed six tallies, seven helpers, 51 shots on net, 105 hits and 55 PIM through 53 outings this season.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Lights lamp Saturday
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Howden scored a goal and added six hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Wild.
Howden put Vegas ahead 3-1 with his tally 2:21 into the second period. The 25-year-old has been more effective lately with six points, 26 hits and 18 PIM over his last 12 contests. That's half of his 12-point total through 49 outings this season. Howden's also added 49 shots on net, 92 hits, 47 PIM and a plus-4 rating while filling a bottom-six role.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Offers helper Tuesday
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Howden recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.
Howden set up Teddy Blueger's second-period tally. Over his last seven games, Howden's been solid with a goal, four helpers and a plus-3 rating. The 24-year-old forward is up to 11 points, 43 shots on net, 79 hits, 47 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 44 appearances, though he remains limited to a bottom-six role.
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Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Garners assist in win
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Howden posted an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Howden set up Zach Whitecloud's second-period tally. With a goal and three helpers over his last six games, Howden's doing fine in a bottom-six role. The 24-year-old has 10 points, 78 hits, 47 PIM, 42 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 43 contests, though he's still well off the scoring pace he showed with 20 points in 47 outings a year ago.
