The Vegas Golden Knights (9-4-1) scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Ottawa Senators (8-5-0) on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
After a scoreless first period, the Vegas Golden Knights struck late in the middle frame when Braeden Bowman buried the puck on a power play after a rebounded shot from Ivan Barbashev to take the lead, only nine seconds left on the clock.
To start the third period, the Ottawa Senators made it even with a goal of their own from Shane Pinto. The fourth line started hot when Raphael Lavoie taps in his first NHL goal after a scramble in the blue paint, to put Vegas back up by one halfway through the third period. Vegas scored two insurance goal when William Karlsson slammed an empty net goal and Jack Eichel followed with one of his own with seven seconds left in the period. Adin Hill stood tall in net, totaling 25 shots.
TOP PERFORMERS
Raphael Lavoie: Lavoie recorded his first career NHL goal in the third period on Tuesday.
Adin Hill: Hill turned aside 25 of 26 shots for a .962 save percentage and his fifth win of the season.
Ville Heinola: Heinola tallied an assist in his Golden Knights debut.
Braeden Bowman: Bowman registered his second point in as many games with the first goal of the same.
VGK STATS OF THE KNIGHT
Nic Dowd achieved his 200th NHL point with his assist on Lavoie's third period goal.
Jack Eichel recorded his seventh goal of the season for his 20th point of the season, leading Vegas.
Mitch Marner extended his point streak to eight games, totaling 11 points (1G, 10A).
The Golden Knights sit atop the Pacific Division with 19 points and nine wins.
WHEN VGK WINS, YOU WIN
Fans can receive six free boneless or traditional wings at any Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant location throughout the greater Vegas metro area with a $10+ qualifying pre-tax purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages, available for two days after any 2026-27 VGK Win.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Golden Knights will play their second and final game of the homestand Friday against the New Jersey Devils while celebrating Nevada Day at T-Mobile Arena at 3 p.m. PT. Watch the game on Scripps Sports (The Spot-Vegas 34 in Vegas), stream on KnightTime+, or listen on X 107.9 and 105.7 Maxima.
