BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: AT&T SportsNet
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 | Deportes Vegas 1460
NOTES
This is the second and final meeting of the season between Vegas and Boston. The first meeting was on Dec. 5 at TD Garden, which resulted in a 4-3 Golden Knights shootout win.
Sunday's game is the last of a three-game homestand that has seen the Golden Knights put up a 1-1-0 record.
SEASON SERIES
The Golden Knights are 1-0 against the Bruins after skating to the 4-3 shootout win on Monday night at TD Garden. Paul Cotter scored twice as he filled Jack Eichel's role on the top line with Eichel out due to injury. Jonathan Marchessault also found the back of the net in regulation as the Golden Knights held a 3-0 lead in the second period. Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall all scored to tie the game, but it was Reilly Smith's shootout goal that sealed the win for Vegas. Logan Thompson stood tall with a 40-save performance.
LAST TIME OUT
Vegas won 2-1 in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena.. William Carrier started off the game with a goal about halfway through the first period. The Flyers tied it up when Scott Laughton scored in the middle frame. After a scoreless third, Jonathan Marchessault potted the overtime winner to give Vegas two points. Adin Hill saved 27 of 28 shots faced.
VGK SCORING LEADERS
Jack Eichel - 29 points (13G, 16A)
Jonathan Marchessault - 22 points (12G, 10A)
Chandler Stephenson - 22 points (6G, 16A)
Shea Theodore - 22 points (4G, 18A)
Mark Stone - 21 points (9G, 12A)
Reilly Smith - 18 points (12G, 8A)
William Karlsson - 18 points (6G, 12A)
MILESTONE WATCH
Mark Stone - four points away from 500 points
William Karlsson - 11 assists away from 200 assists
PACIFIC DIVISION PICTURE
Vegas Golden Knights - 20-8-1, 41 points
Los Angeles Kings - 15-11-4, 34 points
Seattle Kraken - 15-8-3, 33 points
Edmonton Oilers - 16-12-0, 32 points
Calgary Flames - 13-11-4, 30 points
Vancouver Canucks - 12-13-3, 27 points
San Jose Sharks - 9-16-5, 23 points
Anaheim Ducks - 7-18-3, 17 points
OPPOSITION UPDATE
The Boston Bruins are still rolling at the top of the Atlantic Division with 43 points and a 21-4-1 record. Since the last meeting against Vegas, Boston has gone 1-1-0. Last game, they lost a shocker to the Arizona Coyotes in which Arizona scored the game-winner with 14 seconds remaining. Their win came against the Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 7 by a score of 4-0. Boston's scoring leader is David Pastrnak with 37 points (19G, 18A) with Patrice Bergeron behind him with 21 (9G, 12A). David Krejci (8G, 13A) and Brad Marchand (8G, 13A) are tied for points with Bergeron.
A VEGAS VICTORY WOULD…
- Mark the 237th win in franchise history
- Give the Golden Knights a 4-5-1 record against the Bruins all-time
KEYS TO THE GAME
Home advantage: Vegas should try to close out the short homestand with a win since they will be embarking on yet another road trip to Winnipeg and Chicago for their next two matchups. Improving the home record can increase the team's confidence in front of their fans and lead to more luck at T-Mobile Arena.
Early offense: Last matchup against the Bruins proved that it's important to get on the board first. The Golden Knights must score often and early to power past Boston's offensive weapons.
