LAS VEGAS — In an exciting matchup, the Vegas Golden Knights emerged victorious against the Ottawa Senators with a score of 6-4 on Friday night. The Golden Knights gained the upper hand after Tomas Hertl and Keegan Kolesar scored within a minute of each other, establishing a lead that they held onto through the remainder of the game.
Ivan Barbashev played a key role with two goals, while both Nicolas Roy and Nicolas Hague also contributed to the team’s score. Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and Tanner Pearson each had two assists, and Alex Pietrangelo stood out with three assists. Goalie Adin Hill was instrumental in securing the win, making 34 saves for his third win of the season.
The Golden Knights have displayed impressive offensive capabilities, netting six goals in back-to-back games and averaging an impressive 4.37 goals per game this season.
The Senators had a strong showing as well, with Adam Gaudette scoring two goals. Claude Giroux and Drake Batherson also found the back of the net. Despite their efforts, goalie Linus Ullmark managed to make only 22 saves.
Ottawa entered the game with a perfect record of 3-0-0 when scoring first and also maintained a solid record when leading after two periods. However, they struggled to retain their advantage against a high-powered Vegas offense.
In key takeaways, the Senators’ Ullmark previously held a 2-0 record with a 1.50 goals-against average against Vegas before Friday’s matchup. The five goals he conceded marked his highest since a game against the New York Islanders last season.
For the Golden Knights, both Stone and Eichel continued their impressive scoring streaks, as each has recorded at least one point in seven out of the eight games played this season. Stone currently leads the team with 14 points, followed closely by Eichel with 13.
A pivotal moment in the game occurred when the Golden Knights trailed 4-3; they quickly bounced back with two consecutive goals from Hertl and Kolesar in the final three minutes. An empty-net goal from Barbashev ultimately secured the victory.
Looking at the statistics, Vegas improved to a record of 5-2-1 for the season and maintained an unblemished 5-0-0 record at home.
Next, the Senators will travel to Colorado for their upcoming game on Sunday, while the Golden Knights are set to host the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.