Vegas Golden Knights put on an unforgettable display, dominating Calgary Flames 5-0 to complete an outstanding four-game homestand scoring 24-8 against their competition.
Keegan Kolesar Shines in Monumental Game
Keegan Kolesar played an essential part in this win, scoring two goals himself and setting up another for Alex Pietrangelo, Mark Stone, and Nic Roy – also hitting their targets! Adin Hill contributed tremendously by saving all 16 shots fired his way for what marked Adin Hill’s first shutout victory of 2018.
Kolesar Reaches New Heights
This game stood as a noteworthy achievement in Kolesar’s career, showcasing his growing impact on the ice.
Calgary Flames Face Challenges
The Flames struggled with faceoffs, winning only 42.1%, continuing their trend of having one of the lowest win percentages in the league.
Golden Knights’ Top Line Dominates
The synergy between Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, and Ivan Barbashev has been remarkable, with the trio leading as the most dynamic line in the NHL according to their combined goal tally during 5-on-5 play.
Turning Point of the Game
The game’s momentum decisively shifted in the second period, thanks to a strategic play by Eichel that led to Stone increasing the lead to 2-0.
Backlund Nears Milestone
Backlund is poised to play his 1,000th NHL game and become only the 19th Swedish player ever.
Going forward, both teams are gearing up for exciting upcoming matches: Utah will face off with Calgary while Los Angeles hosts Los Angeles Kings against Golden Knights. Fans eagerly anticipate each of their respective challenges!