Golden Knights Extend Season-Opening Streak to 10 Games with Shootout Win Over Canadiens
Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theordore shine in shootout victory, as Vegas Golden Knights' league-best opening extends to nine wins and one overtime loss; Montreal Canadiens' two-game winning streak snapped despite their best efforts.
- The Vegas Golden Knights extended it season-opening streak to ten games with a 3-2 shootout victory against the Montreal Canadiens.
- Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theordore outshone the others by scoring in the shootout clinching the Golden Knights' third shootout win of the season.
- In a notable performance, Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill made 37 saves contributing considerably to the win, marking his 50th career victory and boosting his season record to 5-0-1.
- Despite the loss, the Montreal Canadiens put pressure on the Golden Knights throughout the game, outshooting the defending Stanley Cup champions 39-26.
- Besides Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theordore, Paul Cotter and William Carrier also scored for the Golden Knights in regulation while Sean Monahan and Nick Suzuki marked their presence on the scoreboard for Montreal.