Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers
Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHLโs hottest postseason goalie, and the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup Final with a 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2.
Eichel scores 3 in return to Buffalo, Vegas wins 9th in row
Jack Eichel welcomed the boos in Buffalo this time by scoring three third-period goals and adding an assist in his second game against his former team as the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Sabres 7-4.
Kessel ties NHL ironman record, Vegas tops Maple Leafs 3-1
Phil Kessel matched the NHL record for consecutive games played, Chandler Stephenson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1.
Lightning strike for 3 unanswered goals, top Vegas 4-3
Steven Stamkos scored the tiebreaking goal on a third-period power play and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in the final NHL game before an extended holiday break.
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Janmark has hat trick to lead Vegas to Game 7 win over Wild
Mattias Janmark notched his first career hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Minnesota Wild with a 6-2 win in Game 7 of their opening-round series.