Ivan Barbashev’s second-period goal and Adin Hill’s stellar 28-save performance led the Vegas Golden Knights to a narrow 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, snapping the Oilers’ three-game winning streak.
Barbashev capitalized on a turnover by Leon Draisaitl, whose backward pass led to a breakaway opportunity. Attempting to pass to Jack Eichel on a two-on-one, the puck deflected off Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard and back to Barbashev, who slotted it past Stuart Skinner for the game’s lone goal.
Hill earned his second shutout of the season and ninth of his career, extending his personal unbeaten streak to 5-0-1 over the past six starts. The Golden Knights improved to 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Skinner stopped 15 shots for Edmonton, which suffered its fourth shutout loss this season.
Takeaways
Oilers: Edmonton generated significant pressure in the second period, logging seven high-danger chances and nine shots on goal, but couldn’t solve Hill.
Golden Knights: Vegas was outshot 16-2 in the third period but managed to hold off Edmonton’s relentless attack. The Golden Knights’ defense was instrumental, limiting the Oilers to three high-danger opportunities in the final frame.
Key Moment
With just under two minutes remaining and Edmonton playing with an extra skater, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a prime opportunity to equalize. However, his rebound attempt was thwarted by Hill’s right leg with 1:25 left, preserving the shutout.
Key Stat
8 — The total number of combined shots on goal in the first period, the second-lowest for any opening period this season and tied for the second fewest in any period overall.
Up Next
The Oilers return home to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, while the Golden Knights visit the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
