Ivan Barbashev played a key role in the Vegas Golden Knights' recent games, scoring multiple goals and drawing a penalty. In the game against the Rangers, he scored a goal after taking a perfect pass from Roy, and then scored a power play goal, putting Vegas up 3-0. In another game, he deflected a shot from Pietrangelo to give Vegas an early lead of 1-0. His performance has been pivotal in the team's recent victories.
Ivan Barbashev draws a penalty. Vegas to the power play.
The Golden Knights have done such a good job winning battles in front of the net lately. All three forwards were in front, and Barbashev deflects Pietrangelo’s shot past Sorokin to give Vegas an early lead. 1-0
Barbashev with the deflection on Pietrangelo in front. Great pressure from that line again. Golden Knights strike first. 1-0
Ivan Barbashev. Hell of a tip. 1-0 Vegas. Forecheck, low to high, and a nicely placed shot from Pietrangelo.
Barbashev. PPG. 3-0 Vegas. The Rangers just abandon the front of the net and Barbashev is wide open for the one-timer.
Barbashev, PPG, his second goal of the game. 3-0, VGK. https://t.co/jAytNdms7W
Barbashev slips by Bonino and gets into the slot for a one-timer, with the PPG putting Vegas up 3-0.
2-0 Knights as Barbashev scores after taking a perfect pass from Roy, who has helpers on both VGK goals. Play is under review after puck went off Barbashev's skate and past Shesterkin.