Golden Knights Hold Off Kings, 4-2, For Fifth Straight Win

The Vegas Golden Knights (21-6-1) picked up their fifth win in a row as they knocked off the Los Angeles Kings (12-11-6), 4-2, on Friday night at Staples Center.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
Midway through the opening frame, Max Pacioretty converted on a Mark Stone pass to give the Golden Knights a 1-0 lead. Pacioretty was credited with another goal two minutes later as Jonathan Quick's glove was over the goal line when he caught the backhand shot. A late goal from Alex Iafallo got the Kings on the board heading into the second period. Trevor Moore tied the game early in the second, but William Karlsson's deflection goal put Vegas ahead, 3-2. At the midway mark of the third, William Carrier notched his first goal of the season to double the Vegas lead to 4-2. Robin Lehner held the Kings off the board late to win his return to the Golden Knights' net after missing 18 games with an injury.

TOP PERFORMERS
Max Pacioretty: Pacioretty's two-goal brought his team-lead to 16 goals on the year.
Alec Martinez: Martinez posted two assists in his first game in Los Angeles since being acquired by Vegas more than a year ago.
William Karlsson: Karlsson's goal was his seventh of the season.
STAT OF THE KNIGHT
Karlsson's goal marked his 200th point as a Vegas Golden Knight. He's the second player to achieve that feat following Jonathan Marchessault.
LOOKING AHEAD
Vegas and Los Angeles get back at it Sunday at 3 p.m. at Staples Center. Watch the game on NBCSN or listen on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340.