The Vegas Golden Knights sure like to make these games exciting!
The team was in Boston on Monday night to face the Bruins, another one of the top teams in the NHL. And new Golden Knights head coach, Bruce Cassidy, surely marked this game on his schedule, since he coached the Bruins during the previous six seasons.
The Knights roared out to a 3-0 lead early into the second period with two goals from Paul Cotter and one from Jonathan Marchessault. But Boston would not be denied on home ice, tying it up 3-3 with a little over 16 minutes left in the game.
The teams traded chances the rest of the way, with no other regulation goals. In the five-minute overtime, Vegas’ Nicholas Roy was called for a slashing penalty. The Knights had to kill off a 2-minute four-on-three power play. Vegas goalie Logan Thompson would prove himself to be the star of the overtime, making big saves on great power-play chances by the Bruins.
So, the two teams would go to a shoot-out, and once again, Logan Thompson was the hero, stopping all five attempts by Boston. Reilly Smith would win it for Vegas with a wrist shot between the pads of Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman.
Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson was the hero in a shoot-out victory at the start of this road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets, stopping six of the seven attempts he faced. Monday night’s Vegas Golden Knights victory ended the Bruins 14-game home winning streak in coach Bruce Cassidy’s triumphant return to TD Garden in Boston.
The Vegas Golden Knights went an impressive 3-1 against some really tough teams on this road trip. What was even more impressive is that they did it without the services of superstar defenseman Alex Pietroangelo and team scoring leader Jack Eichel. They return home to host the New York Rangers at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night.
Go Knights Go!
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12 Wayne Gretzky Items To Celebrate One Of The Greatest NHL Players Of All Time
Oilers Gretzky Jersey
Although he ended his professional playing career with the Rangers, Gretzky’s start with the Oilers and years in his retirement as part of the Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group have but Gretzky as part of the Oilers for years. And now you can grab an authentic Gretzky Oilers jersey.
You can also grab his name and number in an LA Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers jerseys from Fanatics.
Wayne Gretzky Card Plaque
Love his entire career? We absolutely love this one! It features four hockey cards from his time with the Oilers, two when he was this the LA Kings, and two with New York Rangers. This is definitely something that would fit really well in any man cave or sports den.
Wayne Gretzky Framed Player Name Bar
Another great item for the man cave, this replica autograph framed name bar is truly awesome. It measures at 6” x 22” and would be an easy addition to a memorabilia wall.
99: Stories of the Game – Wayne Gretzky’s Memoir
Curious about Gretzky’s life experience? “From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend,” says the description of his memoir. This book is sure to make you feel some massive nostalgia and also long to watch some hockey.
Wayne Gretzky Funko Pops
If you’re a Funko Pop collector this is one you won’t want to miss out on. Featuring each of the four NHL teams he played during his NHL professional career, these awesome Funk Pops of Wayne Gretzky are just a super cool addition to any sports memorabilia collector and hockey fan.
Wayne Gretzky Phenom Gallery Framed Print
I think this is so cool! This print features an illustration where Wayne Gretzky is playing in all of his former teams.
“The Great One” Rangers Tee
Any Rangers fans out there? This could definitely be a fun item to wear to a game or even while you’re at home! It’s available in sizes Small through 3XL and 5XL.
Wayne Gretzky NHL Hockey Hall of Fame Photo
This replica NHL Hockey Fall of Fame photo is really cool. The photo features his stats which makes this a really great hockey find.
Signed Wayne Gretzky Jersey
This is like the Mother-Of-All fan items. A signed Oiler’s jersey by The Great One himself? Yeah, it’s crazy, but we’d bet you don’t know many people who own one.
