Golden Knights Edge Jets in OT for Eighth Straight Win Against Winnipeg
Ivan Barbashev's overtime goal caps a late comeback as Vegas capitalizes on costly Winnipeg penalties to secure a 3-2 victory.
- Ivan Barbashev scored the game-winning goal at 3:47 of overtime after a Winnipeg turnover, marking his 14th of the season.
- The Vegas Golden Knights extended their win streak against the Winnipeg Jets to eight regular-season games and secured their fourth consecutive overall victory.
- Winnipeg took a 2-1 lead in the third period but gave up a late five-on-three power-play goal after back-to-back tripping penalties by Gabriel Vilardi and Dylan DeMelo.
- Vegas dominated possession for much of the game, outshooting Winnipeg 36-20, with Shea Theodore contributing two assists and Adin Hill making 18 saves.
- Nikita Chibrikov continued his strong start for Winnipeg, scoring his third goal in three career NHL games, while Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves in the loss.