Utah Hockey Club had a 2-0 lead in the second period but ultimately lost 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime.
Even while Utah Hockey Club led the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 in the second period of Saturday’s matchup, it never felt like the team was wholly in control.
Utah had just eight shots on goal through 40 minutes of play and ended the night with 19 to Vegas’ 35. The low-volume offense did not initially affect the Hockey Club’s ability to impact the contest, but the Golden Knights’ chances — which later turned into goals — were persistent. Utah’s first shot on goal in the opening frame earned it a 1-0 lead. A strong forecheck from Jack McBain forced the puck into the offensive zone where Nick Bjugstad dropped it to Cooley by the left circle to one-time past Vegas goaltender Adin Hill. Cooley’s second goal of the season came at 11:52.
Noah Hanifin found the equalizer for Vegas with one second remaining in the middle stanza. Utah was, once again, unable to clear the zone and allowed the Golden Knights to set up. Keegan Kolesar’s initial shot bounced around the crease where Hanifin knocked in the rebound for the 2-2 tie at 19:59. Vegas then took its first lead of the night at 5:37 of the third period with a back-handed tally from William Karlsson.
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