Ivan Barbashev scored his 14th goal of the season at 3:47 of overtime to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
Barbashev capitalized on a Winnipeg turnover, beating Connor Hellebuyck on the blocker side. The win marked Vegas’ fourth consecutive victory, improving their record to 19-7-3.
Keegan Kolesar and Victor Olofsson also scored for the Golden Knights, with Shea Theodore contributing two assists. Adin Hill made 18 saves in net.
Nikita Chibrikov and Josh Morrissey scored for the Jets, while Hellebuyck stopped 33 shots. Despite the loss, Winnipeg holds an impressive 21-9-1 record.
Takeaways
Golden Knights: Vegas showcased their energy after a five-day break, dominating in shots with a 36-20 advantage.
Jets: Winnipeg struggled offensively, going 18:24 without a shot on goal between late in the first period and midway through the second. They picked up their attack in the third but couldn’t overcome Vegas.
Key Moment
Late in the third period, Winnipeg took two costly penalties—forward Gabriel Vilardi and defenseman Dylan DeMelo were both sent to the box, giving Vegas the momentum heading into overtime.
Key Stat
The Jets have lost seven of their last eight regular-season matchups against the Golden Knights, going 0-6-2 in that span.
Up Next
The Golden Knights traveled to Edmonton to face the Oilers on Saturday, while the Jets hosted the Montreal Canadiens that night.
