Starting Five - Marchessault's Hat Trick in New Jersey

Not long after touching down on the west coast as a member of the Washington Capitals, Chandler Stephenson had to head back across the country to join the Vegas Golden Knights after being traded on Dec. 2.

Stephenson arrived in Newark in time to suit up for Vegas as the team took on the New Jersey Devils in the second game of a back-to-back. As became an unofficial tradition with the Golden Knights in 2019-20, Stephenson found the back of the net in his first game in gold while Jonathan Marchessault led the way with three goals in a 4-3 win.

Stephenson's Debut
Stephenson became the third Golden Knight in 2019-20 to score in his team debut with this goal in the second period.

Marchessault's First…
This deflection was the start of something good for Marchessault.

His Second…
Marchessault's second goal in 3:59 put the Golden Knights ahead for the first time all game.

And His Third
The third goal of the game for No. 81 came just 8:35 after his first tally. The natural hat trick was his second hat trick of his Vegas career.

VGK Fans Toss Their Hats
Even on the road, the Golden Knights faithful were ready to celebrate Marchessault's three-goal game.