At an action-packed Wednesday Night showdown between the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers, Noah Hanifin produced an outstanding performance to lead them to victory with a score of 4-2. Not only was this their first road victory this year; more importantly it extended their winning streak by six out of their previous seven matches!
Stellar Performances from Hanifin, Eichel, and Stone
Noah Hanifin shined brightest, scoring two decisive goals for the Golden Knights and setting off an explosion in Golden Knights fans across Las Vegas. Jack Eichel contributed two goals and an assist, as did Mark Stone – all showing their depth within their squad and showing just why this club continues to dominate!
Oilers’ Comeback Dampened Despite McDavid’s Return
The Oilers faced a disappointing defeat, which overshadowed the much-anticipated return of Connor McDavid. Coming back early from an ankle injury that was expected to sideline him for weeks, McDavid’s presence couldn’t tilt the game in Edmonton’s favor, leaving him off the scoresheet for the night.
Game’s Turning Point
The pivotal moment of the match occurred in the final minute, with Ivan Barbashev winning a crucial race to the puck, enabling him to set up Hanifin for a spectacular glove-side goal. This marked Hanifin’s second goal of the third period and his third for the season, sealing the win for the Golden Knights.
Highlight Reel Stats
Zach Hyman continued his hot scoring run for Edmonton by notching three goals in four games after opening with no goals in 10 matches. Following an outstanding 54 goal campaign last season, Hyman now boasts five goals against Vegas over his last six appearances — providing consistent threat throughout.
Looking Ahead for Both Teams
The Golden Knights look poised to carry this momentum into their matchup against Seattle on Friday, while Edmonton looks for ways to rebound against Vancouver on Saturday.