The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-0 on Sunday night, securing their final win against the team this season. Adin Hill recorded his 10th career shutout and 5th as a Golden Knight, while Noah Hanifin scored both goals for Vegas.
The Vegas Golden Knights continued their homestand on Sunday night, facing off against the New Jersey Devils . This matchup marked the final encounter between the two teams this season, and the Golden Knights aimed to extend their winning streak at home, where they boasted a formidable 21-6-3 record. Their recent victory against the Blackhawks on Thursday night fueled their confidence.
The last time the Knights and Devils met was on February 6th, resulting in a 3-1 victory for VGK at Prudential Center. The first period commenced with a video tribute honoring Paul Cotter's return to the Fortress, the nickname for the Golden Knights' home arena. Both teams battled fiercely, but the period concluded scoreless, with neither side managing to capitalize on any power play opportunities. The Knights and Devils remained locked in a scoreless tie through the second period as well, with both teams registering 16 shots on goal. Adin Hill stood tall in net for the Golden Knights, thwarting every attempt from the Devils. The third period proved to be the turning point. Early in the period, the Devils committed a penalty, giving the Golden Knights a power-play opportunity. Noah Hanifin capitalized on the advantage, firing a shot that was tipped in by Mark Stone, giving the Knights a 1-0 lead. Stone's 16th goal of the season ignited the crowd. Later in the period, another power-play opportunity arose for the Golden Knights, and Hanifin made no mistake, scoring from the blue line to extend their lead to 2-0. Hill solidified the victory by completing the shutout, registering his 10th career shutout and 5th as a Golden Knight, surpassing Logan Thompson to become the second-most successful goaltender in franchise history. The Golden Knights emerged victorious with a final score of 2-0.Since the 4 Nations break, the Knights have been on a strong run, amassing a 2-1-0 record. Head Coach Bruce Cassidy called for a 'spring cleaning' for the team, aiming for a renewed sense of focus and intensity. The Knights have been showcasing their offensive prowess, scoring five goals in each of their last two games. Tonight's game held special significance for two Golden Knights players. Brayden McNabb celebrated his 800th career game, a remarkable achievement that solidified his place as a franchise icon. McNabb, with 561 games played for the Golden Knights, holds the record for most appearances in franchise history. Zach Whitecloud also reached a milestone, playing in his 300th career game. Vegas Born currently reigns supreme in the Pacific Division with 76 points. Jack Eichel leads the team with 70 points (19 goals, 51 assists), followed by Mark Stone with 50 points (15 goals, 35 assists) and Shea Theodore with 48 points (7 goals, 41 assists). The Devils, currently holding 27 points, are in third place in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-1 victory against the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night, concluding the third game of their five-game road trip. Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 69 points (27 goals, 42 assists), followed by Jesper Bratt with 68 points (17 goals, 51 assists) and Nico Hischier with 46 points (24 goals, 22 assists).Coverage of the game begins at 4:30 p.m., with puck drop scheduled for 5 p.m. Unless nationally televised, all Vegas Golden Knights games are broadcast on Vegas 34 and streamed on the KnightTime+ app. Vegas 34 (KMCC) can be found as Channel 34 on Cox Cable and DIRECTV, and as Channel 34.1 for viewers with an antenna. For streaming services, Vegas 34 is available on the DIRECTV streaming app or on FuboTV.
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