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The Vegas Golden Knights put an exclamation point on a highly successful road trip by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 at KeyBank Center on Sunday. The victory allowed the Knights to collect seven out of a possible eight points during their four-game journey, with their only setback being a shootout loss in Boston on Monday.
In the second period, Mitch Marner gave Vegas a lead with a short-handed goal at 12:17, and Jack Eichel doubled the advantage just 1:26 later. Goaltender Adin Hill was stellar, stopping 27 shots and carrying a shutout into the third period. Buffalo's Beck Malenstyn finally broke through at 4:26 of the third, but the Knights responded quickly.
Center Tomas Hertl scored twice in the third period, with his first coming just 1:17 after Malenstyn's goal and his second at 9:58. It marked Hertl's second two-goal game in the last three contests, having also scored twice on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. The Golden Knights (12-5-2) continue to build momentum as they return home.
Key Analysis
The Golden Knights' road trip was a testament to their depth and resilience, as they bounced back from a shootout loss to earn a statement win in Buffalo. The offensive contributions from Marner, Eichel, and Hertl, combined with Hill's strong goaltending, highlight the team's balanced attack. With seven of eight points on the trip, Vegas has firmly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the early season.
Originally reported by reviewjournal.