Jack Eichel recorded a goal and an assist to help the Vegas Golden Knights earn a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to six games.
Reilly Smith and Brett Howden also scored for Vegas, while Shea Theodore notched two assists. Adin Hill made 23 saves in the net to secure the victory.
Ryan O’Reilly scored the lone goal for Nashville, and Justus Annunen stopped 27 shots. The Predators have now lost three of their last four games.
The game was tied 1-1 heading into the third period when Smith converted on a power play at 6:25 to give the Golden Knights the lead. Howden sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final minute — marking his third straight game with a goal.
O’Reilly had opened the scoring for Nashville with a power-play goal at 5:53 of the second period. Eichel responded less than three minutes later, capitalizing on a loose puck in front after Theodore’s shot deflected off traffic. The goal extended Eichel’s point streak to six games.
Game Takeaways
Golden Knights: Smith’s goal marked his first since rejoining Vegas after being reacquired in a trade from the New York Rangers on March 6. He previously spent six seasons with the Golden Knights.
Predators: Colton Sissons exited the game in the first period with a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly. He had to be helped off the ice and did not return.
Key Moment
With 8:26 left in the second period, O’Reilly appeared to give Nashville the lead again, but Vegas challenged for goaltender interference. After review, the goal was disallowed, keeping the game tied.
Key Stat
Vegas leads the NHL in third-period goals with 101, while Nashville ranks last with just 62.
Up Next
The Golden Knights return home to host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. The Predators travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers on Monday.
