The Washington Capitals faced the Vegas Golden Knights in a game where the Knights dominated, leading 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 after the second. Jack Eichel and Jonathan Marchessault were key players for the Knights, with Eichel scoring a breakaway goal and assisting on another, and Marchessault scoring two goals, including an empty-netter. The game ended with a 4-1 victory for the Golden Knights, who avenged their previous shutout loss to the Capitals in DC. The Capitals struggled to create an effective attack, managing only 21 shots on goal. The Capitals have yet to win a regular season game in Vegas, with a record of 0-5-1.
The Capitals had dominated the Golden Knights back home a couple of weeks ago, but the tables turned drastically on Saturday as they fell flat in a 4-1 loss to Vegas. Full recap and more on Kuznetsov, who was demoted and benched to end the game: https://t.co/f9Z3T4MnF3
Golden Knights defeat Capitals 4-1. Capitals still have yet to win their first regular season game in Vegas (0-5-1). They, of course, won two of three there during the 2018 Cup Final.
A couple of weeks after shutting out VGK in DC, the #Caps fell to Eichel and Co. 4-1 in Vegas. Eichel notched a goal and two primaries; Marchessault popped a pair, including an ENG. Wilson scored late for WSH, which mustered 21 shots. Kuemper made 32 stops. Next: at ARI on Mon.
Final: Golden Knights 4, Capitals 1 Another complete performance in a 48-hour span. After that rough stretch, Vegas seems to have found a groove for a little bit here.
Knights avenge the shutout loss in DC last month with 4-1 win over the Caps. Host Blues Monday.
Final- Vegas 4, Washington 1 Another really strong defensive performance for the Golden Knights. The Caps struggled to create much of an attack all night.
Marchessault ENG makes it 4-1 Vegas.
Much better defending against the 6-on-5 that time from VGK. Couple stick battles and then a nicely placed clearance off the boards to Marchessault re-seals it for VGK. 4-1
Jonathan Marchessault scores the empty netter for his 2nd of the game. 4-1 Vegas
Marchessault with the empty-netter. 4-1
Jack Eichel has been just as good away from the puck as he has been with the puck.
What a pass by Jack Eichel to set Stone up for an easy goal. 3-0 Vegas Eichel went behind the Caps net, and backhanded a no-look pass back to Stone as Kuemper followed him across.
Eichel has completely dominated this game. A goal and two primary assists. The Caps have no answer for him. 3-0 VGK
Vegas leading Capitals 2-0 after two, outshooting them 27-9. Kuemper toughing it out and holding Capitals within reach so far.
Knights 2, Caps 0, end 2nd period. Vegas outshooting Washington by 3-1 count (27 to 9)
End of the second, 2-0 Vegas. Pretty dominant period from Vegas. They were all over the caps.
Wow. When the caps give up on a play, they really give up on a play. Kuznetsov laid waste to Marchessault. Delayed penalty on Kuznetsov. And the Golden Knights had multiple chances on that delayed penalty. Vegas back to the power play.
Six points (2G, 4A) in the last three games for Jack Eichel.
Eichel scores on breakaway to make it 2-0.
Jack Eichel got behind the Caps defense, took his time and buried the shot past Kuemper to make it 2-0 Vegas.
And there it is. Jack Eichel on the breakaway. 2-0
Jack Eichel. Breakaway goal. 2-0 Vegas.
Knights 1, Caps 0 after 20 minutes.
After 20 Caps trail Knights 1-0. VGK lead 10-6 on SOG
End of 1: Golden Knights 1, Capitals 0 Strong first from Vegas at both ends. Thompson with some good saves, and Marchessault ends a drought. Shots 10-6 VGK.
Marchessault wrister from the slot with the PPG. 1-0 Knights.
Jonathan Marchessault is off the schneid. 1-0
Jonathan Marchessault beats Darcy Kuemper low glove side to give Vegas a 1-0 lead.
SKATE SHAVINGS — News and Notes from Caps’ Morning Skate — Caps seek to build on Thursday’s offensive outburst as they face Knights in Vegas, more: https://t.co/79RcPt5N0u
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#Caps Clash with Knights in Sin City — Caps’ road run continues with Saturday night visit to Vegas: https://t.co/slA69FBmBU