Tanner Laczynski notched his first goal of the season, and Adin Hill made 23 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
The Golden Knights have been dominant since Nov. 21, amassing an NHL-best 33 points with a 16-3-1 record over that span. The win propelled Vegas to the top of the NHL standings with 57 points, overtaking Winnipeg, which lost to Detroit.
Mark Stone and Jack Eichel also found the net for Vegas, while Tanner Pearson contributed two assists.
Jason Zucker scored the lone goal for Buffalo, and James Reimer made 30 saves. The Sabres ended their four-game road trip with their third consecutive loss.
Takeaways
Sabres: Buffalo had a three-game win streak against Vegas heading into the game, outscoring the Golden Knights 15-6 in their previous meetings.
Golden Knights: Vegas has excelled defensively over its last 20 games, allowing an NHL-low 2.20 goals per game. The Golden Knights have also limited opponents to two goals or fewer in 14 of those games.
Key Moment
Early in the third period, Buffalo attempted to mount a comeback, with Rasmus Dahlin breaking in on the right wing and firing a wrist shot toward the top corner. Hill made a lightning-fast glove save to keep the Sabres at bay and preserve Vegas’ momentum.
Key Stat
Mark Stone’s goal marked the 600th point of his career. According to NHL records, he is the eighth-fastest active Canadian player to reach the milestone.
Up Next
The Sabres return home to face the Washington Capitals on Monday night, while the Golden Knights head to San Jose to take on the Sharks on Tuesday night.
