The Vegas Golden Knights achieved a convincing 4-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. This NHL matchup took place on Saturday, marking a crucial win for the Golden Knights, who now hold a record of 8-4-5, while the Blues sit at 6-9-4.
Game Highlights
The scoring began with Brandon Saad, who netted his first goal of the season with eight minutes remaining in the first period. Assisted by Reilly Smith and Brett Howden, Saad found the back of the net to give Vegas an early lead.
Shortly after, Jack Eichel set up Pavel Dorofeyev, who assisted Braeden Bowman. Bowman scored a power-play goal, marking his first career NHL goal and extending the Golden Knights’ lead to 2-0.
Noah Hanifin then increased the Golden Knights’ advantage with a slapshot just 36 seconds into the second period. With assists from Reilly Smith and Zach Whitecloud, Hanifin struck from the blue line with a powerful shot.
Later in the final period, Tomas Hertl converted on a breakaway, making it 4-0 for the Golden Knights. Philip Broberg managed to score for the Blues, bringing the final score to 4-1.
Key Player Performances
- Braeden Bowman: Scored his first NHL goal in only his second game.
- Brandon Saad: Recorded his first goal of the season, now totaling four points (1G, 3A).
- Noah Hanifin: Scored his first goal of the season during the game.
- Tomas Hertl: Extended his goal streak to three games with his contribution.
- Reilly Smith: Achieved his first multipoint game of the season with two assists.
Noteworthy Statistics
In addition to Bowman’s goal, he became the fifth Golden Knight to score their first career goal within their first two games. The opening goals from Saad, Bowman, and Hanifin were significant achievements as they marked each player’s first goals of the season.
Looking Ahead
The Golden Knights continue their weekend schedule with a matchup against the Minnesota Wild. This game is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. PT and will take place at the Grand Casino Arena. Fans can watch on The Spot-Vegas 34 or stream on KnightTime+, with radio coverage available on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340.
In recognition of the victory, fans can enjoy promotions at Buffalo Wild Wings. A qualifying purchase enables them to receive six free wings at participating locations in the Vegas metro area.
