Just 50 seconds into the game at T-Mobile Arena, Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak made an impressive play through the Vegas Golden Knights' defense but was denied by a spectacular glove save from Logan Thompson, marking his first shot on goal since his injury. The Golden Knights have shown a strong start, especially in the offensive zone, but the Bruins' goalie Swayman has also made key saves, including robbing Marchessault. With both teams creating scoring opportunities, the game remains scoreless in the early stages.
The Golden Knights have been excellent early on. They’ve got their forecheck going. They’ve created some good looks from below the goal line. Just have to keep that intensity up. Can’t get frustrated. Puck has to drop eventually.
This has sorta been the VGK way recently though. Good start and then as the game goes on they've struggled to continue exiting the zone. Need to turn that tide tonight and play the way they have in the first 11 minutes the rest of the way.
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Swayman has needed to be on point early. Robs Marchessault in close. Golden Knights are getting behind the Boston defense.
Can't say VGK haven't had their chances early in this game. Looking solid in the offensive zone so far.
What a stop by Swayman to rob Marchessault's backdoor shot. The Golden Knights dodge playing against the reigning Vezina winner (Ullmark) but end up against a goalie that I think might be better.
David Pastrnak went one way and Alex Pietrangelo went another. What a move. Thompson stops Pastrnak.
David Pastrnak dances through the Vegas defense, and is only denied by an incredible glove save by Logan Thompson. Not an ideal first shot on goal for him coming off an injury, but he made a huge stop.
Quality scoring chance for David Pastrnak right off the hop, but Logan Thompson is able to scoop up the backhanded attempt with his glove hand. No score a minute into the action in Vegas
Thompson with an absolute robbery with the glove to start the game. Looks like he's feeling OK #VGK
Round 1 between Thompson and Pastrnak goes to Thompson. #VegasBorn
Pastrnak with the sick dangle, Thompson with the save, 50 seconds in.
Well. There’s one. Pastrnak gets around Pietrangelo, but Thompson robs him with a glove save.
Alex Pietrangelo owes Logan Thompson a steak dinner. Bailed him out from a really embarrassing lowlight there.
LOGAN THOMPSON ROBS THE SPAGHETTI MAN
new opponent, new day, new opportunity
Bruins and Golden Knights are underway from a chilly @TMobileArena
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Michael Amadio is also on the ice for warmups Thompson starts. #VegasBorn