The Golden Knights were forced to start the game in their defensive zone but the team stepped up defensively. Under heavy attack for most of the period, Vegas and Malcolm Subban kept Toronto out of the net and the opening 20 minutes ended in a scoreless tie.
Vegas came out sin the 2nd period, combining for 14 shots on net. The Golden Knights penalty killing units continued to shine, shutting down Toronto’s power play and even-strengthened offense. After two periods the game remained 0-0.
The Golden Knights finally opened the scoring with a goal by Max Pacioretty 4:08 into the 3rd period. The Maple Leafs would tie the game on their sixth power play opportunity. After three periods of play the game would need to be settled in overtime. Jon Tavares would win it late in 2–1 OT for Toronto.
Vegas drops their record to (9-5-3). The team continues their road trip on Saturday will against the Washington Capitals. Puck drop is scheduled for 4PM PT. (Recap by Jason)
Upcoming stories from the Vegas Golden Knights at Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena
- Can we stop with the “Golden Knights aren’t that good” stuff?
Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Shea Theodore
** Max Pacioretty
* Malcolm Subban
They did not learn anything about OT. 2 more meaningless giveaways and the Golden Knights have now gone 10 straight OT games without scoring a goal. It's a problem.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 8, 2019
Shea Theodore has been awesome in his own end tonight. Hasn't been half bad in the other two zones either. Great night for him, would love to see him get rewarded here.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 8, 2019
7 straight kills with Engelland in the press box. Maybe it wasn't that big a deal.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 8, 2019
Love how the Golden Knights are defending in this period. They've been good along the walls in breakouts and there has always been at least one guy between the puck and the net. Really nice defensive start against a high-powered offense.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 8, 2019
another bad knight
Way too many penalties, blown 3rd period lead, and automatic OT losses…..sound familiar?
apparently the brass does not care how often it happens. rinse and repeat.