Golden Knights Fire On All Cylinders In 5-0 Win Vs. Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights notched their third consecutive win on home ice as they added an important win to their win column against the Anaheim Ducks, 5-0.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
The bulk of the first period passed without a goal before Alex Tuch cashed in on a rebound to put Vegas up 1-0. Tuch picked up right where he left off in the second period as he fed Cody Eakin on a two-on-one and lifted the Golden Knights to a 2-0 edge. Nick Holden scored his second goal of the season at 7:19 of the period before Eakin buried a shorthanded goal to put the Golden Knights ahead 4-0. In the third, Vegas kept firing and it led to Tomas Hyka's first goal of the season and Vegas went up 5-0.
TURNING POINT
The Golden Knights led 1-0 heading into the second period and needed to bring the energy into the middle frame. Vegas dominated the first half of that period as they increased their lead from 1-0 to 4-0 on two goals from Eakin and one from Holden. Holden's goal forced a goaltending changed for the rattled Ducks.

TOP PERFORMERS
Cody Eakin: Eakin had the fifth two-goal game of his career and netted his second shorthanded goal of the season. He now has points in five straight games.
Alex Tuch:Tuch extended his point streak to four games with a goal and an assist against Anaheim.
Max Pacioretty: His two assists helped power the Vegas offense in the victory.
Nick Holden: Holden posted two points from the Vegas blueline and helped provide the offensive punch the Golden Knights needed from their defense.
Marc-Andre Fleury: His 51st career shutout came in new, gold goalie pads. It was his second shutout in a row at home.
STAT OF THE GAME
Vegas had 21 takeaways in the game, five of which came from Ryan Reaves.
UNSUNG HERO
Brayden McNabb didn't contribute any goals or assists in the game, but his presence was felt in the defensive zone throughout the evening. He blocked six shots and played 18:46 during the game.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Golden Knights now look ahead to a Friday night tilt at T-Mobile Arena against the St. Louis Blues.