Overview
- The NHL honored Hertl as First Star for the week ending Jan. 11 after he led the league with nine points in four games.
- He posted a career-high five points (two goals, three assists) against the Sharks, tying the Golden Knights’ single-game points record.
- His overtime winner in Winnipeg on Jan. 6 jump-started the streak, and he added two assists against Columbus, including the primary on Mark Stone’s decisive goal.
- Vegas sits first in the Pacific Division by three points with defensive play tightening, as Bruce Cassidy noted shots against have dropped to around 20 per game with Shea Theodore back.
- Hertl was also selected for Czechia’s 2026 Olympic roster and leads Vegas with 18 goals, totaling 39 points in 44 games.