TOP PERFORMERS
Keegan Kolesar: Kolesar had two assists in the game for his first two points of the campaign.
Brett Howden: Howden scored for the second time in three games to start the season.
Tomas Hertl: Hertl's first goal of the season stood as the game-winning tally.
Ilya Samsonov: Samsonov made 22 saves to earn the win in his Golden Knights debut.
Jack Eichel: Eichel picked up an assist on Hertl's goal for his league-leading seventh point of the year.
VGK STATS OF THE KNIGHT
The Golden Knights improved to 3-0-0 to start a campaign for the fifth time in franchise history and the third consecutive season (also 7-0-0 in 2023-24 & 3-0-0 in 2022-23). Vegas became the fourth team in NHL history to record season-opening winning streaks of at least three games in three consecutive seasons. The others: the Sharks (4x from 2012-13 — 2015-16), Wild (3x from 2006-07 — 2008-09) and Blackhawks (3x from 1970-71 — 1972-73).
Eichel became the first player in Golden Knights history to post seven points through the team's first three games of a season. With his assist in the third period, he became the second player in franchise history to hold the outright lead in NHL scoring (Mark Stone, Jan. 20, 2021).
ATTENDANCE: 18,027
LOOKING AHEAD
The Golden Knights hit the road for the first time this season as they visit the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Capital One Arena. Tune in on Vegas 34, KnightTime+ and on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340.
