Written By The Vegas Golden Knights cruised to a dominant 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 27th, with Mark Stone leading the way with two goals.
Stone opened the scoring for the Golden Knights in the first period, taking a pass from Jonathan Marchessault and firing a wrist shot past Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets responded a few minutes later, with Adam Lowry tapping in a rebound to tie the game.
However, Vegas quickly regained the lead, as defenseman Alec Martinez scored his first goal of the season on a power play. The Golden Knights continued to control the game, outshooting the Jets 15-8 in the second period.
In the third period, Stone extended Vegas’ lead with his second goal of the night, a beautiful backhand shot that beat Hellebuyck. Max Pacioretty and Shea Theodore also scored for the Golden Knights, while Nikolaj Ehlers added a late goal for the Jets.
The win was a crucial one for the Golden Knights, who entered the game tied with the Colorado Avalanche for first place in the West Division. Vegas now holds a one-point lead over Colorado with two games remaining in the regular season.
Stone’s performance was a key factor in the Golden Knights’ victory, as the forward has been one of the team’s most consistent players this season. He now has 20 goals and 40 assists on the year, leading the team in points.
Stone’s two goals on Thursday also moved him past William Karlsson for the most goals in Golden Knights’ franchise history, with 76 goals in 199 games.
The Golden Knights will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the top seed in the West Division. Their final two games of the regular season are against the St. Louis Blues on Friday, April 28th and Sunday, May 2nd.
As for the Jets, the loss was a disappointing one, as they entered the game looking to clinch a playoff spot. They will have one more chance to secure their place in the postseason when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, April 28th.
Overall, the Golden Knights’ dominance over the Jets showcased the team’s depth and talent, particularly with Stone leading the way with his two goals. With the playoffs just around the corner, Vegas will be hoping to build on this performance and make a deep run towards the Stanley Cup.
