ST. LOUIS – Mark Stone made an immediate impact for the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring just 19 seconds into the match, which helped his team break a four-game losing streak and secure a 4-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.
The Knights’ offensive effort was bolstered by additional goals from Victor Olofsson, Pavel Dorofeyev, and Tomas Hertl. Ilya Samsonov played a crucial role in net, making 15 saves, allowing the Golden Knights to win just their second game in the last eight outings.
On the other side, Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas found the back of the net for St. Louis. Joel Hofer performed admirably in goal, saving 27 shots throughout the contest. This matchup came after St. Louis had bested the Golden Knights 5-4 in a shootout just days earlier in Las Vegas.
Notably, Hertl sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the final moments, marking his fourth consecutive game with a score. He now boasts an impressive tally of six goals and five assists during a seven-game point streak.
Dorofeyev, leading his team, scored his 21st goal of the season during a power play at 6:30 of the second period, extending the Golden Knights’ lead to 3-1. Earlier in the game, Kyrou recorded his 21st goal as well, narrowing the gap to 2-1 just over a minute after Olofsson’s 11th goal of the season, which occurred at 8:54 in the first.
**Takeaways**
The Golden Knights exhibited a solid defensive strategy throughout the night, particularly after a stretch where they allowed at least three goals in every game of their winless streak. In contrast, the Blues struggled offensively, especially after falling behind almost immediately, managing only eight shots in the first two periods compared to Vegas’s 24.
**Key Moment**
The momentum for Vegas shifted quickly as Cam Fowler’s clearing attempt was intercepted by Stone, resulting in the quick opening goal that set the tone for the game.
**Key Stat**
The Golden Knights have maintained an unblemished record of 4-0-0 this season when limiting their opponents to less than 20 shots on goal.
**Next Games**
The Golden Knights will face the Dallas Stars on Friday night, while the Blues will host the same team on Saturday night.
