Vegas Golden Knights Set Franchise-Record Perfect Start with Seventh Consecutive Win
Seventh consecutive victory over Philadelphia Flyers breaks NHL record for most wins at the start of a season by a reigning Stanley Cup champion.
- Shea Theodore netted the deciding goal with 32.5 seconds left, giving the Vegas Golden Knights their seventh straight win, a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
- This win extends the Golden Knights' franchise record for the best start to a season and the NHL record for most wins at the beginning of a season by a reigning Stanley Cup champion.
- Apart from Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev and Paul Cotter also scored for the Knights while Jack Eichel provided two assists, and goalie Logan Thompson made 26 saves.
- Despite two goals from Noah Cates and Cam Atkinson, the Philadelphia Flyers were unable to break the Knights' winning streak with Carter Hart making 25 saves for the team.
- The Knights have managed to score at least three goals in every game of the season so far, and this victory ties them with seven other teams for the ninth-best start in NHL history.