Recap: The Golden Knights hosted the Ottawa Senators to try and string together a two-game winning streak. The first 20 minutes were open with 32 shots combined. 

Vegas took the first lead early in the middle frame when Jonathan Marchessault scored his 24th of the season. The Senators tied the game minutes later to take a 1-1 score into the 2nd intermission. 

The 3rd period tightened up as both goaltenders were flawless. Late in the period, Vegas was awarded a power play which they took advantage of. Jack Eichel scored the game-winner with six seconds remaining. It was the center’s third goal as a Golden Knight. 

The Golden Knights record improves to 32-21-4 defeating the Senators 2-1. Vegas will hit the road for the next five games starting in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Puck drop is set for 4 PM PT. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: In a game that was described by Pete DeBoer as a “playoff-type game” the Golden Knights experienced some of the same issues they’ve seen in the actual playoffs. Luckily, in this one, they got an elite goaltending performance from Robin Lehner and were able to stick one in just before the horn. Not a ton to like about that game other than the fact that Vegas came out on top and Jack Eichel was the hero. (Recap by Ken)

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Recap:  It was a busy day for the Golden Knights in Ottawa, announcing the franchise-changing acquisition of center Jack Eichel followed up by a date with Senators.

Robin Lehner shut down several rushes in the opening period to keep the game scoreless. The Golden Knights offense woke up in the 2nd period scoring three times against the Senators. Ottawa would get one back but Vegas held a 3-1 advantage after 40 minutes.

The Golden Knights struggled again to score on the power play but defenseman Alex Pietrangelo stretched Vegas’ lead, wristing in his first of the season. Jonathan Marchessault iced the game late in the period with his second of the game.

The Golden Knights record improves to 5-5-0 after their commanding 5-1 victory in Ottawa. Vegas will travel to Montreal for a meeting with the Canadiens on Saturday. Puck drop in Montreal is scheduled for 4 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: It was a fairly even game for the first two periods, but a wacky bounce and a couple defensive breakdowns helped Vegas get some much-needed scoring. Then, in the 3rd, we finally saw the defensive effort we’ve grown used to in the Pete DeBoer era. (Recap by Ken)

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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)

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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

The game began like a heavyweight title fight. Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves (6’2) and Ottawa Senators forward Scott Sabourin (6’3) dropped gloves 2:27 into the game. Both players were penalized five minutes for fighting. A couple of minutes later the Golden Knights offense went to work. Reilly Smith scored his sixth goal of the season to give Vegas the early lead.

Vegas had an early 2nd period power play but couldn’t convert. Ottawa took some chances but Marc-Andre Fleury made some tremendous saves to keep it a one goal lead.

JG Pageau score the game-tying goal for Ottawa 4:25 into the 3rd period. Both teams had chances throughout the period but both goaltenders were brick walls down the stretch. The game would need an overtime period, and eventually a shootout to decide the winner. Jonathan Marchessault would win it for the Golden Knights.

Vegas improves their record to (5-3). The Golden Knights travel to Pittsburgh to play the Penguins on Saturday evening. Puck drops at 4P PT. (Recap by Jason)

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Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Reilly Smith
** Nic Hague
* Marc-Andre Fleury

This penalty kill is something else. Not sure if this will last all year, but it sure is fun to watch while it's hot.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 18, 2019

That game ended on a penalty shot by Jonathan Marchessault.

This one just did too… but in shootout.

VGK dodges a bullet. https://t.co/XZf5hXCkRE

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 18, 2019

After killing off an early penalty in their own zone, the Golden Knights scored not one, but two power play goals in the 1st period. With new power play lines, Jonathan Marchessault netted the first one for the new top PP line, while Shea Theodore got the second one for the other unit. The Golden Knights extended the lead to 3-0 with a goal from Nick Holden, his first as a member of the team. Then, following a fight with Ryan Reaves and Mark Borowiecki, the Senators got on the board. Ottawa climbed all the way back to tie it at three, but a pair of “4th line” goals by William Carrier and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare restored Vegas’ lead and gave them the win.

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Three Stars
*** Jonathan Marchessault
** Thomas Chabot
* Pierre-Edouard Bellemare

Second time I've really felt like things might be turning for VGK. Both of them happen to come off wins over Ottawa, so I think I need to see a little more before I fully believe this time. Big win nonetheless.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 9, 2018

TWO #AdamKutnerPowerPlay winners!!! Love it. @AdamSKutner

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 9, 2018

And the other unit does it!!! Make changes when things aren't going right!!! 2-0 VGK

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 9, 2018

VGK entered this game in dead last in power play percentage at 11.8%. They were also the only team in the NHL with fewer than 7 PP goals (they had 6).

After that period, they are now up to 26th in PP% (15.1%) and T-22 with 8 PP goals.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) November 9, 2018

Things did not get off to a great start at T-Mobile Arena with Vegas giving up the first and second goals in the game. However, a huge response down the stretch of the 2nd period got the Golden Knights even heading into the 3rd. An incredible goal by Alex Tuch spanning the entire ice got Vegas on the board and then a power play tap-in by Ryan Reaves tied it. The Senators scored to take another lead, but Vegas got another goal from Tuch to equalize. In overtime the Golden Knights drew a penalty shot that Jonathan Marchessault put home to win the game!

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Three Stars
*** Craig Anderson
** Jonathan Marchessault
* Alex Tuch

AND MARCHY BURIES IT!!!!!!

What a huge win for the Golden Knights!!! pic.twitter.com/74dQ5HU2bQ

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 29, 2018

Wild finish to the game but neither team can get one to go. 52 shots (a team record) is not enough to get it done in regulation. Huge 5 minutes coming here.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 29, 2018

Ryan Reaves: Elite (Power Play) Goal Scorer

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 29, 2018

Alex Tuch… ONE MAN WRECKING MACHINE!!!!!

An absolutely incredible 200 foot effort to get VGK on the board and back in this game. WHAT. A. PLAY!!!

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 29, 2018

Vegas got a goal within the first minute of the game by Reilly Smith, but it seemed to unravel on them for the rest of the first 40 minutes. Missing Nate Schmidt and Luca Sbisa on the blue line and James Neal and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, the Golden Knights were a complete mess in their own end. Four of the next five goals went to the Senators and Vegas took a two-goal deficit to the locker room after two. The Golden Knights stormed back in the 3rd getting a shorthanded goal by Ryan Carpenter to tie the game but moments later the Senators regained the lead, one they would hold until the game’s end.

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Three Stars
*** William Karlsson
** Erik Karlsson
* Mark Stone