The Vegas Golden Knights secured their fourth consecutive victory in dramatic fashion, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime at Canada Life Centre. Ivan Barbashev scored the game-winning goal with 1:15 left in the extra period, extending the Knights’ dominance over the Jets to eight straight wins. Despite trailing 1-0 heading into the third period, Vegas rallied with goals from Keegan Kolesar and Victor Olofsson to force overtime, the latter coming during a critical five-on-three power play late in regulation.
The matchup highlighted the strength of both teams’ power plays, with Vegas entering ranked sixth in the league and Winnipeg second. The Golden Knights capitalized on one of their four power-play opportunities, while the Jets went 0-for-1 despite scoring four power-play goals in their previous two games. Vegas has now scored three power-play goals over its last two contests, showcasing its efficiency with the man advantage.
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone continued to make an impact in just his second game back from injury. Stone provided the primary assist on Olofsson’s tying goal and had previously contributed an assist in the team’s 3-2 win over Dallas. Despite missing a significant portion of the season, Stone is on pace to surpass his career-high of 64 points, projecting an impressive 104-point campaign.
Defenseman Shea Theodore was another standout performer for Vegas, notching assists on the team’s last two goals to extend his streak of multi-point games to three. With these contributions, Theodore has now recorded six multi-assist games this season and 43 in his career. His consistent play has been a key factor in the Knights’ recent success, including his two-goal performance against Anaheim earlier in the week.
The Golden Knights showcased resilience, skill, and strong leadership to pull off this thrilling overtime victory. With contributions from key players like Barbashev, Stone, and Theodore, Vegas reinforced its status as a Western Conference powerhouse, demonstrating the depth and determination that could carry them far into the season.
