Paul Cotter and Shea Theodore scored late third-period goals to lift the Vegas Golden Knights (7-0-0) to a 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers (3-2-1) on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights extended their season-opening win streak to seven games.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
Ivan Barbashev cashed in on a rebound in front of Carter Hart at 6:54 of the first period to give Vegas a 1-0 lead. The Flyers answered with goals from Noah Cates and Cam Atkinson late in the frame as Philadelphia carried a 2-1 edge into the middle frame. After a scoreless second period, Cotter walked around Egor Zamula to wired a shot over Hart's shoulder and in for the game-tying goal. With 32.5 seconds remaining, Theodore sifted a wrist shot through traffic and into the net for the game-winner as the Golden Knights came back for the 3-2 win.
TOP PERFORMERS
Shea Theodore: Theodore's second goal of the season was the deciding goal in the comeback win.
Paul Cotter: Cotter scored for the second game in a row to hit five points on the season (2G, 3A).
Ivan Barbashev: Barbashev buried his second goal of the campaign to start the scoring for Vegas.
Logan Thompson: Thompson earned his third win of the year as he made 26 saves on 28 shots.
Jack Eichel: Eichel had two assists to take the team lead in scoring with eight points on the season (3G, 5A).
STATS OF THE KNIGHT
Vegas extended its season-opening win streak to seven games as the Golden Knights continue their best start to a season in franchise history. It's the best start to a season by a defending Stanley Cup Champion.
Theodore led the Golden Knights with six shots on goal.
Alec Martinez had four blocked shots in the win.
Brayden Pachal led all skaters with four hits on the night.
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LOOKING AHEAD
The Golden Knights set their sights on a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks set for Friday at 3 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Celebrate Nevada Day with the Golden Knights! Tune in on Vegas 34, KnightTime+, FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 and Deportes Vegas 1460.
