Adin Hill recorded 31 saves, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday.Brayden McNabb netted a goal and provided an assist for Vegas (31-15-4), while Tanner Pearson, Jack Eichel, and Tomas Hertl also contributed goals. Nicolas Roy tallied three assists, and Keegan Kolesar added two assists.Pearson remarked, “Tonight was a better game [than the 4-2 loss to Dallas Stars on Friday]. You don’t want to look too far ahead. You focus on the next game and the game plan from there, but we definitely take some things from tonight”
Hill Excellent In Net
Hill was called into action within the first five minutes, facing several attempts from the Panthers’ offense.He rose to the occasion, maintaining a scoreless tie until McNabb scored at 5:26 of the first period. From that point, Hill seemed to regain his form.“We survived the initial minutes,” Hill stated. “Then we got a crucial goal, and we controlled the play for the rest of the game.”
Third Line Powers Golden Knights
The third line, consisting of Nicolas Roy, Keegan Kolesar, and Tanner Pearson, played a crucial role in the first two goals scored by the Vegas Golden Knights during their game against the Florida Panthers. Their contributions were significant in establishing an early lead for the team.
Kolesar was instrumental in setting up the first goal, driving towards the net and making a precise pass to McNabb, who then fired it past Florida goalie Spencer Knight.“Florida sometimes tends to over-pursue the puck and can be vulnerable to backchecking,” said Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy. “If you can create a bit of space, it draws the defense into play and opens up the middle of the ice, allowing [McNabb] to find the net.”Roy was key in the second goal, displaying patience as he absorbed a hit before delivering an excellent pass to Pearson, who scored from a tight angle.Overall, the third line had a strong performance, providing stability for the Golden Knights throughout the game.
Hertl, Eichel Continue Streaks
Hertl extended his point streak to nine games with an empty-net goal at 19:31, finishing with 13 points during this stretch (seven goals and six assists).Eichel also extended his point streak to six games by scoring in the third period, accumulating eight points (four goals and four assists) in that timeframe.
