LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights (33-23-7) and Detroit Red Wings (33-24-6) share nearly identical records when they face off at the Fortress Saturday night. Both sides are on four-game losing streaks entering the matchup.
Capping off a week in which the team made three trades — acquiring Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin, Capitals forward Anthony Mantha, and Sharks center Tomas Hertl (currently on IR) — the Golden Knights try to snap out of a slump that has seen the team drop seven of their last eight contests.
The game is the Knights' last before the team hosts "A Golden Knight Gala" at Wynn Las Vegas on Sunday evening, spotlighting the organization's contributions to the valley community.
Follow along below as Channel 13 sports reporter Nick Walters provides updates through the game.
3rd Period
VGK penalty - 19:06 left: Dorofeyev called for hooking and put into the box for a 2-minute minor, giving the Red Wings the chance to knot the score at 2.
Detroit goal - 17:14 left: In the waning seconds of the Vegas penalty, JT Compher takes advantage with a power play goal to tie the game at 2.
VGK goal - 9:53 left: Brayden McNabb scores on a wrist shot from the high slot to let Vegas retake the lead, up 3-2.
Detroit goal - 9:16 left: Red Wings follow the VGK score with one of their own, Shayne Gostisbeher finding the net to tie things back up at 3.
VGK goal - 2:44 left: Marchessault scores on an assist from Jack Eichel to let Vegas retake the lead.
VGK goal - 1:07 left: An empty netter from Jonathan Marchessault completes the hat trick and puts the finishing touches on the Golden Knights' 5-3 win.
FINAL: Golden Knights beat Red Wings 5-3
2nd Period
VGK double minor penalty - 13:48 left: Marchessault slapped with a 4-minute stay in the box for roughing and taunting after getting in a fight behind the net with a Red Wing.
VGK successful penalty kill - Vegas able to keep Detroit from scoring while Marchessault's major penalty gives the Red Wings a prolonged 1-man advantage. VGK leads 2-1.
End of 2nd: Vegas leads Detroit 2-1, heavily outshooting the Wings 32-13 through two frames.
1st Period
Lineup: Adin Hill draws the start in-net. First line for VGK is Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault. Starting D pair is Alex Pietrangelo and Hanifin, who plays in his second game as a Knight along with Mantha.
VGK goal - 10:08 left: Pavel Dorofeyev finds the back of the net in his first game off IR. Chandler Stephenson was on the assist. Knights take a 1-0 early lead.
VGK goal - 5:24 left: Jonathan Marchessault scores on the one-timer as Noah Hanifin records his first point as a Golden Knight on the assist. Knights lead 2-0 in the 1st.
Detroit goal - 0:29 left: Michael Rasmussen fits the puck past Adin Hill to get the Red Wings on the board before the break.
End of 1st: Vegas leads 2-1