NHL Recap: Golden Knights Win 4-2 Over Oilers
The Vegas Golden Knights continued their dominant run, securing a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. The win extended Vegas' winning streak to four games, while Edmonton suffered their second straight loss.
A Tight First Period
The first period saw a back-and-forth battle with both teams trading scoring chances. The Oilers struck first with a goal from Connor McDavid at the 10:07 mark, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, the Golden Knights responded just over a minute later with a goal from Mark Stone, tying the game at 1-1.
Golden Knights Take Control in the Second
The second period saw Vegas take control, outscoring the Oilers 2-0. Chandler Stephenson put the Golden Knights ahead at the 4:51 mark, and then Ivan Barbashev added another goal just over four minutes later, extending the lead to 3-1.
Oilers Rally, But Fall Short
Edmonton tried to rally in the third period, getting a goal from Leon Draisaitl at the 6:16 mark to cut the lead to 3-2. But the Golden Knights responded with a crucial goal from Michael Amadio at the 13:14 mark, effectively sealing the victory.
Key Performances
- Mark Stone had a strong game for the Golden Knights, scoring a goal and adding an assist.
- Logan Thompson was solid in net for Vegas, making 29 saves.
- Connor McDavid was the only Oilers player to score multiple points, recording a goal and an assist.
Looking Ahead
The Golden Knights will look to continue their winning ways on Thursday night when they face the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers, meanwhile, will try to get back on track on Wednesday night against the Arizona Coyotes.