Golden Knights Dominate Canadiens with Five-Goal Second Period in 6-2 Victory
Vegas ties a franchise record for goals in a single period, regaining first place in the Pacific Division.
- The Vegas Golden Knights scored five unanswered goals in the second period, tying a franchise record for most goals in a single frame.
- Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev each recorded a goal and two assists, while Callahan Burke netted his first NHL goal in the win.
- Vegas' victory propelled them back into first place in the Pacific Division, surpassing the Calgary Flames.
- Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault was pulled after allowing five goals on 25 shots, with Cayden Primeau stepping in for the third period.
- Montreal's Emil Heineman and Jayden Struble scored in the third period, but the Canadiens fell to Vegas for the seventh consecutive time.