The Vegas Golden Knights (47-22-8) continued their impressive road form on Sunday night, edging out the Vancouver Canucks (35-29-13) with a 3-2 win at Rogers Arena.
Game Summary: How It Unfolded
Vancouver was the first to strike when Nils Hoglander found the back of the net just five minutes into the opening period. Vegas responded quickly—four minutes later—with Ivan Barbashev scoring on a smooth backhand to tie it at 1-1.
Nicolas Roy added another for the Golden Knights later in the first, tipping in a shot to give Vegas a 2-1 lead. In the second period, Aatu Raty scored the lone goal for the Canucks, leveling the score at 2-2.
With under five minutes left in the third period, Victor Olofsson netted the game-winning goal to put Vegas ahead for good. Goalie Adin Hill helped seal the win by stopping 19 of 21 shots, finishing with a .905 save percentage.
Top Performers of the Night
| Player | Performance Highlight |
|---|---|
| Ivan Barbashev | Scored his 21st goal of the season and hit a career-high 48 points |
| Nicolas Roy | Netted his 13th goal of the season, second in his last four games |
| Victor Olofsson | Delivered the game-winning goal late in the third period |
Vegas Golden Knights Key Stats
- Mark Stone reached 48 assists on the season, tying for the fourth-most in a single season by a Golden Knight.
- Victor Olofsson led Vegas in shots for the second straight game, with 14 shots combined over the last two matchups.
- Adin Hill recorded his 30th win of the season, putting him second in franchise history for most wins in a single season by a VGK goaltender.
What’s Next for the Golden Knights?
Vegas is set to take on the Colorado Avalanche for the last time this season. The puck drops Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. PT at Ball Arena.
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