TST Images: Vegas Golden Knights defeat Chicago Blackhawks, 5-2, in Season Opener
LAS VEGAS -- The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-2, in a NHL game at T-Mobile Arena on September 29, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune's Paige Kuwata was there to capture the following TST Images.
On September 29, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Vegas Golden Knights faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL Season Opener. The Golden Knights emerged victorious, defeating the Blackhawks with a score of 5-2. Among the celebratory moments captured by The Sporting Tribune s Paige Kuwata were several images of players.
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Trevor Connelly scored his first NHL goal during the game, a moment celebrated by his teammates. Victor Olofsson, another Vegas Golden Knights player, also marked his presence in the season opener with a goal of his own.
Defensive players like Rasmus Andersson and Noah Hanifin were seen engaging in physical play during the match, with Andersson taking a hit from Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane. The atmosphere at the game was charged, as evidenced by the brawls between the two teams, as captured by Kuwata.
Notably, Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane scored a goal during the match, adding to the Blackhawks' struggle against the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights, however, managed to celebrate Captain Mark Stone's empty net goal, sealing the victory. The winning goal was tipped in by Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel, assisted by left wing Ivan Barbashev.
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