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The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 in a game where Mark Stone scored a hat trick. Stone's first goal came in the first period, followed by two more in the second period. The Golden Knights were efficient on the penalty kill and Jonathan Marchessault added an empty-net goal. Despite the Predators' efforts, including more shots and hits, they couldn't match the Golden Knights' opportunistic play. The game showcased Stone's exceptional performance and the Golden Knights' strong defensive play.
Mark Stone steps up with a hat trick https://t.co/l2JAhj6NYm
So what happened last night in Vegas? The Preds outshot & outchanced the Golden Knights, generating 3.29 expected goals, plus they laid the boom with 48 hits. But in truth, the score never felt close... especially once Vegas took a 2-0 lead. Here's why.
Mark Stone gets hat trick as Knights outwork Predators https://t.co/iUc6gVBCh1 https://t.co/WYJesTs7TR
did we mention that Mark Stone had a hat trick? 🙃 #VegasBorn | @pizzahut https://t.co/luX1edCAlD
The @GoldenKnights got three goals from their captain in a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday afternoon at T-Mobile Arena. #VegasBorn https://t.co/okBCkKLvpi
.@GoldenKnights Mark Stone earned his first career regular-season hat trick! 🧢 Game recap: https://t.co/U8swpsminr https://t.co/8V4Rswljlc
Mark Stone picks up his first hat trick as the Golden Knights make it look easy, knocking off the Predators 4-1 https://t.co/mFe3bhqtsL
FINAL: Golden Knights 4, #Preds 1 Nashville kicks off the road trip with a loss. Mark Stone had all of Vegas' goals. Saros made 26 saves while Lauzon had 12 hits. Two days off before taking on the LA Kings.
Final, 4-1 Vegas. They were perfect on the PK. Their captain scored a hat trick. And Jonathan Marchessault snaps his goal drought with an empty net goal. A lot of boxes checked for the Golden Knights tonight.
Marchessault with the late ENG to make it 4-1 and that puts a bow on it.
4-1 final, Preds lose to the Golden Knights. Vegas remains one of the best defensive teams in hockey. Every time the Preds had a rush, they ran into quicksand at the other end. No time or space to do anything at all.
Final: Golden Knights 4, Predators 1 Quite the rebound after a flat game Saturday. Stone hat trick, Thompson with 34 saves. Two more left on the homestand.
Jonathan Marchessault ends a 9-game drought with the empty-netter. 4-1
Marchessault. Empty net goal. 4-1 Vegas. Literally everything you wanted in a win.
Marchessault scores into the empty net to make it 4-1 Vegas.
still up 3-1 Mark Stone still scored all three goals less than 5 mins to go 😎
Jeremy Lauzon now has a new career-high 10 hits in tonight's game in Las Vegas. We'll see how many more he adds. Nashville needs some goals to get back in this one. #Preds
End of 2: Mark Stone 3, Predators 1 The first regular-season hat trick in the captain's career. What a time to find the offense. Shots are 22 apiece.
Knights (Stone) 3, Preds 1, end second period. Enjoy your tacos if you’re inside @TMobileArena.
end of 2 Mark Stone: 3 preds: 1 mood: MARK STONE HAT TRICK BABY!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/uCqli0uF2Y
Missing Eichel and Karlsson (1st and 3rd in points on the team) the Golden Knights needed someone to step up and shoulder the offensive load. Mark Stone has done that spectacularly today. What a performance from the captain.
MARK STONE HAT TRICK BABYYYYYYY!!!!!! https://t.co/eTKCZQh8Jn
FWIW the #Preds are out hitting Vegas 35-9. Jeremy Lauzon has 8 hits. His season high is 9 on 12/19/23 vs Vancouver.
Vegas is rolling right now. #Preds have 13 minutes left in the 2nd to fire back.
did someone say Mark Stone hat trick watch? 🧢 https://t.co/ENk4KNwTFR
Mark Stone dominates the Nashville Predators. 2-0 VGK.
What a pass by Chandler Stephenson, found Mark Stone while going to the ice, and the captain has his second of the game. 2-0
Incredible pass by Chandler Stephenson, and Mark Stone scores his second of the game. 2-0 Vegas The Golden Knights have been incredibly opportunistic this afternoon.
Vegas had 8 blocked shots that first period. Teams have averaged 16.6 blocked shots against Nashville this year. The most is 28, which was last Saturday against NYI. The least is 7, which was 11/4 against EDM.
Knights 1, Preds 0 after one. Shots 8-5 in favor of the visitors.
End of the first, 1-0 Vegas. Yeah, hockey. The Predators had more zone time, and generally were more connected than Vegas, but the Golden Knights convert on their only clear cut chance of the period.
Preds own the shot, shot attempt, and expected goal egde nearly 2-to-1. They've been crazy fast through the zone and are playing with a lot of energy so far. Naturally, the Golden Knights lead 1-0.
No shots for 14:55. Then four in 30 seconds and the fourth finds the net. Mark Stone puts VGK ahead 1-0 https://t.co/2ocSTFGBtW
The Knights have their first shot on goal as it comes with 5:06 left in the first period. Moments later they score as Stone delivers from the slot. 1-0 w/4:35 left in the 1st.
Mark Stone. 1-0 Vegas. Their first sustained shift in the offensive zone, and they convert. Unreal.
Vegas gets its first real offensive chance of the game, and Mark Stone buries it over Saros' glove. 1-0 Golden Knights
The Golden Knights get the Kill. The Predators struggled to get pucks into the zone. Excellent work. Something to build on.
Preds have 5 shots on goal and the Golden Knights have blocked 6 more. It’s been all Preds so far. And now they draw a penalty.
3-2 #FlaPanthers. Carter Verhaeghe on the power play. 10:24 left in the second.
#FlaPanthers to the PK with 3:36 to go in the first.