The Vegas Golden Knights (27-9-3) closed out their four-game homestand with a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres (14-21-5) on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
Early in the first period, Tanner Laczynski notched his first goal as a Golden Knight to give Vegas a 1-0 lead. Midway through the frame, Mark Stone extended Vegas' lead with his 10th goal of the season. After a scoreless second period, Jack Eichel found the back of the net 7:44 into the third period to increase the lead to 3-0. With under three minutes left, Jason Zucker netted a goal for Buffalo, but the Golden Knights held on for the 3-1 victory.
TOP PERFORMERS
Mark Stone: Stone recorded his 600th career NHL point with his goal in the first period.
Tanner Laczynski: Laczynski netted his first goal as a Golden Knight to lift Vegas the lead first.
*Tanner Pearson:* Pearson tallied two assists in the victory to record his fourth multi-point night of the season.
Jack Eichel: Eichel had two points (1G, 1A) to increase his point total to 52 points this season.
*Adin Hill:* Hill stopped 23-of-24 shots in the win.
VGK STATS OF THE KNIGHT
Stone became the eighth-fastest active Canadian player to reach the 600 points (665GP).
Vegas improved its record to 17-4-0 at home this season.
The Golden Knights scored three goals in the win. Vegas has scored three or more goals in 31 of its 39 games this season to own a 26-3-2 record in those games.
Jack Eichel recorded his 41st assist to push him to third most in the league with assists.
ATTENDANCE: 18,111
LOOKING AHEAD
The Vegas Golden Knights have a quick one-game road trip as they face the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. PT at SAP Center. Watch the game on Vegas 34, stream on KnightTime+, or listen live on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340.
