Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Nashville Predators, overcoming an early deficit to secure a multi-goal victory. Vegas took control in the third period after a tightly contested opening 40 minutes where the lead changed hands twice.

Nashville initially seized the momentum when Ryan O'Reilly, assisted by Filip Forsberg, scored at 3:55 of the first period. The Golden Knights responded less than three minutes later with Tomas Hertl's goal, assisted by Raphael Lavoie and Brett Howden, to tie the game. Jack Eichel then gave Vegas its first lead at 12:48 of the first, with an assist from Brayden McNabb. The Predators leveled the score again in the second period as Adam Edstrom found the net at 8:45, assisted by Nicolas Hague and Ryan O'Reilly. However, William Karlsson restored Vegas's lead before the second intermission, scoring at 17:44 with assists from Mitch Marner and Rasmus Andersson.

Vegas solidified its advantage in the third period with two quick goals. Trevor Connelly extended the lead at 4:49, assisted by Noah Hanifin and Dylan Coghlan. Brett Howden followed just over a minute later at 6:24, with assists from Rasmus Andersson and Mark Stone, giving the Golden Knights a three-goal cushion. Despite Nashville outshooting Vegas 27-25 overall, Vegas capitalized on its opportunities, particularly in the decisive third period. SportsFBI's model had leaned toward Nashville winning at 58% probability.

The victory improves the Golden Knights' record to 5-2-0, while the Predators fall to 2-1-2.