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Golden Knights Rally Past Blue Jackets After Hart Exits, Smith Scores Twice

Akira Schmid stabilized Vegas in relief as Carter Hart’s left‑leg status remained uncertain.

Jan 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) (right) reaches for the puck but can’t keep it from crossing the goal line for a score by Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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Jan 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings players gather around goalie John Gibson (36) to celebrate the win against the Montreal Canadiens after the end of the game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Vegas erased a 2-0 deficit to win 5-3, led by Reilly Smith’s two goals with additional tallies from Jack Eichel, Mark Stone and Brett Howden.
  • Carter Hart left at 8:24 of the first period with a leg injury and did not return, and coach Bruce Cassidy offered no immediate update postgame.
  • Akira Schmid entered in relief and stopped 21 of 23 shots, continuing a season pattern of effective spot duty for the Golden Knights.
  • Officials allowed play to continue on the Blue Jackets’ opening goal under NHL Rule 8.1 because Columbus maintained puck possession.
  • In the weekend’s follow-up, Vegas beat St. Louis 4-2 for a third straight win as Mark Stone extended his goal streak to seven games to tie the franchise record, while Columbus was blanked 4-0 in Colorado to extend its skid.