Recap: The Golden Knights couldn’t have gotten off to a better start in Boston. Mark Stone gave his team a 1-0 lead 1:24 into the game. The Bruins would tie the game ten minutes later, ending the 1st period locked up 1-1.
Penalties plagued the Golden Knights in the early periods, allowing 5 power plays in the first 40 minutes. However, Vegas would work through the penalty kill, and regain the lead with a Power Play goal by Nic Hague. The 21-year-old gave his team the 2-1 edge on his first career NHL goal.
The Bruins came out hot to start the 3rd period and tied the game early on. Boston would take the lead 3-2 in the middle of the period. Vegas would get a few chances late in the period but wouldn’t convert the tying goal. The Bruins handed Vegas a 3-2 loss.
Vegas’ record drops to 25-20-7 and sit in the first Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The team will take a ten-day break and next hit the ice on January 31st in Carolina. Game time is scheduled for 430P. (Recap by Jason)
Analysis: A little help from a soft goal got the Golden Knights off on the right foot, but penalty trouble derailed any extended success in the first two periods. All in all the Golden Knights didn’t play a terrible game, but it certainly wasn’t good enough to beat one of the league’s best teams on the road. (Analysis by Ken)
Upcoming stories from the Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins at TD Garden
- Bye week stories including, number origin stories, preview of the Player’s Locker, and my personal favorite, fishing tips from William Carrier.
Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Nate Schmidt
** Nic Hague
* Mark Stone
-100% PK
-50% PP
-Boston 1st line gets 0 points
-Halak allows a soft goalThat should be a recipe for success. It wasn't and the Golden Knights now have a lot to think about over the next 10 days.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 22, 2020
There is a Santa! Nic Hague scores!!!
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 22, 2020
4 for 4 killing penalties means you owe this article a click if you haven't read it already. https://t.co/dmcY8nsIhv
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 22, 2020
