Tomas Hertl recorded his second hat trick of the month to lead the Vegas Golden Knights past the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Saturday night.
Hertl, who also had a three-goal game on March 9, powered a potent Vegas attack that included a four-point night from Jack Eichel, who tallied one goal and three assists. Nicolas Roy and Mark Stone also scored, and Adin Hill made 28 saves to help Vegas extend its dominance at home.
Detroit scored goals from Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat, and Cam Talbot stopped 30 shots in the net.
After Raymond gave the Red Wings an early lead with a power-play goal at 4:47 of the first, Hertl responded with two goals quickly. His first came on the power play, redirecting a pass from Stone with 8:13 left. He added another tip-in with 3:28 remaining to make it 2-1.
Vegas briefly had a third goal erased due to an offside review late in the period, but Roy scored with just three seconds left before intermission to restore the two-goal lead.
Hertl completed the hat trick at 8:02 of the second period with another power-play marker, putting Vegas up 4-2. Eichel and Stone followed with goals to seal the win.
Game Takeaways
Golden Knights: Vegas rebounded from a shutout loss in Detroit just six days prior. The Golden Knights are now 27-7-3 at home and have recorded hat tricks in three consecutive home games—Hertl on March 9, Pavel Dorofeyev on March 21, and Hertl again on Saturday.
Red Wings: Detroit converted twice on the power play but struggled at even strength. The team will look to regroup as they continue a tough stretch on the road.
Key Moment
Following a disallowed goal due to an offside challenge, Vegas quickly responded as Roy scored in the final seconds of the first period, restoring momentum and giving the Knights a 3-1 lead.
Key Stat
Hertl’s hat trick marked the third consecutive home game in which a Golden Knights player recorded three goals—a first in franchise history.
Looking Ahead
Vegas concludes its three-game homestand Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Wings continue their road trip Monday in Utah.
