TBL@VGK: Marner Scores Against Vasilevskiy
Mitchell Marner scored a goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy, bringing the game score to 3–4 in favor of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite a strong effort, the Vegas Golden Knights (7–3–3) were defeated by the Lightning (7–5–2) with a final score of 6–3 at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.
"We played hard, but their special teams made the difference," said Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy after the game.
Other Highlights
- Ivan Barbashev also scored for Vegas in the same matchup against Andrei Vasilevskiy.
- The team reminded fans to stay water smart this hockey season, in partnership with SNWA.
Previous Match Recap
Earlier in the week, the Golden Knights (7–2–3) earned a 1–0 shutout victory over the Detroit Red Wings (9–5–0) at T-Mobile Arena. Ivan Barbashev netted the game’s only goal against goaltender John Gibson.
"Our defense played a complete game tonight, and that made the difference," Cassidy commented following the Detroit win.
Player Sound
- PREGAME interviews featured Lauzon, Hertl, and Cassidy discussing team readiness.
- POSTGAME reactions came from Marner, McNabb, and Cassidy after the Tampa Bay game.
- Saad, Schmid, Hanifin, and Cassidy shared their thoughts following the shutout win against Detroit.
Author’s summary: Vegas traded wins this week, rebounding from a loss to Tampa Bay with a tight shutout over Detroit, as key players and coaches reflected on evolving team form.