LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Saturday night, stringing together two wins after previously dropping eight of their last 11 games.
Following the team's bounce-back in Thursday's 4-1 win at the Vancouver Canucks, VGK was at the Fortress to continue returning to winning ways and to improve to 16-5-4 on the season.
VGK starts the scoring on a power play ☄️
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) December 3, 2023
Jonathan Marchessault sends a laser beam for his 10th goal on the season to let Knights jump out in front of Capitals 1-0. #VegasBornpic.twitter.com/tEWryol4Hk
Vegas began the scoring midway through the first period, Jonathan Marchessault netting a power play goal. The play set up by goalie Logan Thompson's second assist on the season gave Marchessault his 10th goal of the year.
A 1-0 lead was extended in the second period when Jack Eichel stole a loose puck, driving it past the Capitals' goaltender and into the net. Like Marchessasult, the Knights' star center also hits double-digit goals on the season.
Playmakers make plays ⭐️
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) December 3, 2023
Jack Eichel has an assist and now a score on the night, reaching double digit goals for the season. VGK refinding their groove.pic.twitter.com/ySodI9MANL
Leading 2-0 early in the third period, a highlight assist behind the net from Eichel led to a goal from Mark Stone to bring the Knights' lead to 3.
Spirits high again at the Fortress as VGK hits 2nd intermission leading Capitals 2-0.
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) December 3, 2023
• Dominant on both ends: Knights outshoot Caps 28-9, lead in takeaways 9-2
• Energy high after playing “sleepy” at times in recent cold stretch
• VGK goes for first shutout win since Nov 10
After Washington finally sneaked one past Thompson in the final minutes, Vegas would answer with an empty-net goal from Marchessault to put an exclamation point on a 4-1 win.
The Knights will stay at home for their next test, hosting the St. Louis Blues on Monday evening. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
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