Logan Thompson stopped all 29 shots that came his way as the Vegas Golden Knights (7-2-0) defeated the Anaheim Ducks (1-6-1), 4-0, on Nevada Day at T-Mobile Arena.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
Chandler Stephenson converted on a power play late in the first period to give Vegas a 1-0 lead. Midway through the second, William Karlsson Set up Reilly Smith for a shorthanded goal to extend the Vegas lead to 2-0. Karlsson and Nicolas Roy each found the back of the net in the final five minutes of the middle frame as the Golden Knights carried a four-goal advantage into the second intermission. Thompson held down the fort in the third period as Vegas earned its third win in a row.
TOP PERFORMERS
Logan Thompson: Thompson registered his second shutout of the season as he made 29 saves.
William Karlsson: Karlsson put up his third multi-point game of the season (1G, 1A).
Reilly Smith: Smith notched two points (1G, 1A) in the win.
Chandler Stephenson: Stephenson extended his point streak to five games. He has four goals and one assist in that stretch.
STATE OF THE KNIGHT
Smith’s goal was his 100th as a Golden Knight.
ATTENDANCE: 18,036
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LOOKING AHEAD
Vegas closes out its homestand with a game against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday at 5 pm at T-Mobile Arena. Catch the action on AT&T SportsNet, FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 and Deportes Vegas 1460.