The Vegas Golden Knights dominated their match against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday at Climate Pledge Arena, winning 6-2. Tomas Hertl led the charge with two goals and three assists, while Jack Eichel contributed a goal and two helpers. Victor Olofsson also scored twice, and Mark Stone added a goal and an assist, as Vegas completed a successful two-game road trip through Vancouver and Seattle. Carter Hart made 24 saves in goal for the Kraken.
Golden Knights coach Ryan Craig praised his team’s resilience and cohesion, highlighting Carter Hart’s standout performance. Olofsson opened the scoring early in the first period, but Seattle challenged the goal; the call was upheld, and Vegas went on the power play due to Seattle’s unsuccessful challenge. Hertl capitalized shortly after, increasing Vegas’ lead to 2-0.
Early in the second period, despite being shorthanded, Vegas turned a potential vulnerability into a key moment. Hart made two saves on the penalty kill before Stone scored on a 2-on-1 break at 1:43, making it 3-0 for the Golden Knights. Jack Eichel emphasized the importance of their penalty killing, crediting it along with Hart’s key saves for maintaining momentum. Olofsson scored his second goal of the night at 13:07, and Eichel extended Vegas’ lead to 5-0 with just 31 seconds left in the second period. Eichel’s three-point performance pushed his season total to nine points across four games and extended his scoring streak to four.
Seattle’s Shane Wright pushed back by scoring at 4:52 of the third to spoil Hart’s shutout. The game become more physical later, with Stone fighting Brandon Montour and completing a Gordie Howe hat trick — with a goal, an assist, and a fight. Marc Gatcomb also engaged in a fight with Ryan Winterton following a hit on Trevor Connelly. Hertl scored his second power-play goal in the third period, finishing his five-point night.
Olofsson left the game after a hit in the third period and was being evaluated, according to coach Ryan Craig. The Golden Knights continued their impressive record in Seattle, improving to 6-0-3 at Climate Pledge Arena, one of the few venues where they have never lost in regulation.
Vegas’s penalty kill was crisp early in the second period, and with a 2-0 lead, they successfully killed a penalty before Stone scored the shorthanded goal. This stretch helped extend their lead even further. The team has now scored a power-play goal in each of their first four games, marking a franchise record; Hertl contributed twice on the power play Tuesday. Captain Mark Stone’s historic night included a goal, an assist, and a fight, and marked his 400th point as a Golden Knight. His leadership on and off the ice was praised by teammates and coach Craig, who lauded Stone’s response to challenges during the match.
Vegas fans can look forward to their next game at T-Mobile Arena, while the Kraken’s defenseman Cale Fleury attempted to challenge Eichel during the game.
Fan Take: This game showcased Vegas’s resilience and offensive depth, reinforcing their status as a formidable contender early in the season. For hockey fans, it’s exciting to see the Golden Knights continue to build chemistry and leadership, fueling hopes for a deep playoff run and adding more excitement to the league’s competitive landscape.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
