Golden Knights beat the Canucks 3-2 on Gatcomb’s go-ahead goal

In a thrilling game on Sunday night, the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2, thanks to a late goal by Marc Gatcomb. Mitch Marner scored his first goal of the season for the Golden Knights, adding to Victor Olofsson's power-play tally. Adin Hill made 17 crucial saves, including a pivotal one in the third period that thwarted Liam Ohgren on a breakaway.

Paul Cotter gave the Canucks the early lead with a power-play goal in the first period, marking his fourth consecutive game with a goal and two assists. Jonathan Lekkerimaki also scored for Vancouver, while Kevin Lankinen put up a strong performance, stopping 25 shots. Despite putting up 17 goals in their first three games, Vancouver struggled to create scoring chances in this match, managing only 19 shots.

The Golden Knights capitalized on five power plays, finding success with a five-forward unit during their five-goal spree. The Golden Knights extended their winning streak against Vancouver to eight games, dating back to December 19, 2024. The Canucks are set to begin a six-game road trip on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, while the Golden Knights head to Seattle to face the Kraken on Tuesday.