The Golden Knights were looking to stay undefeated with a win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. Brett Howden quickly gave Vegas a 1-0 lead, scoring his second tally of the season. Anaheim evened the score five minutes later, sending the two teams into the first intermission tied 1-1.
Both clubs traded chances in the middle frame but couldn’t find the back of the net. Vegas was rewarded two power play opportunities but came up empty on both. After 40 minutes the game was locked in a 1-1 score.
Vegas drew another penalty and got to work early in the final frame. Tomas Hertl snapped the tie with his first goal of the season. With time winding time Pavel Dorofeyev scored his first of the year and extended the Golden Knights lead to 3-1.
The Golden Knights remain unblemished and their record improves to 3-0-0 on the young season. Vegas will hit the road for their next three games beginning on Tuesday. Puck drop in Washington, DC is scheduled for 4PM.