Recap: The Pete DeBoer era got off to an incredibly quick start in Ottawa. Paul Stastny gave the new coach his first lead :24 seconds into the game. Marc-Andre Fleury stood tall in the opening period stopping all 10 of the Senators shot.
The 2nd period featured a couple of dangerous chances for both teams but goaltending and team defense kept it scoreless. Mark Stone doubled up the lead with his 17th goal of the season. Vegas held a 2-0 edge in Ottawa after 40 minutes of play.
The Golden Knights took over the game in the 3rd period getting goals from Chandler Stephenson and Ryan Reaves. Ottawa would add two of their own but Vegas would close out the game 4-2. Snapping their four game losing streak.
Vegas’ record improves to 25-19-6 and win their first game under new coach Pete DeBoer. The Golden Knights continue their road trip and next face the Montreal Canadiens. Game is scheduled to start at 4P. (Recap by Jason)
Analysis: A goal in the first minute always makes a game a lot easier on the team that scores it. Vegas really needed a lead, especially after all that’s transpired the last few days. They kept the foot on the pedal for most of the 1st and 2nd but weren’t able to bury any more until late in the 2nd. From there, they continued playing well but a few breakdowns in their own end could have really cost them if not for the tremendous goaltending from Fleury. (Analysis by Ken)
Upcoming stories from the Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre
- Something about Pete DeBoer probably
Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Paul Stastny
** Marc-Andre Fleury
* Mark Stone
Every coach in Golden Knights history has won his first game.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 17, 2020
Doesn't matter who's behind the bench, #ExpressiveMarkStone stays the same. pic.twitter.com/p6ZLc6RTH6
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 17, 2020
As I was saying… https://t.co/gkLj2FJBir
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 17, 2020
Pete DeBoer is the greatest coach of all time!
But seriously, nice job by Stastny and Stone to pick apart the Senators defense.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 17, 2020
Scott
Disco Pete with the magic feet! Looking forward to great things on this road trip and beyond!
Welcome to Vegas!
zb28
great game by Stone. most of the guys upped their game a bit, played more like they used to, got a good start…..but the needless reach-in stick penalties (tripping, hooking) continue to hurt this team.
and the 3rd line is just atrocious. Eakin has to be dumped right now, his lack of effort is disgusting.
the trade for Stephenson has worked out real well, let’s make a couple more just like it…….Roy is a solid 4th line center, but with Karlsson out, they need another top 9 center, cuz Eakin is complete useless garbage.