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Lauzon, Howden Power Golden Knights Past Oilers 5-1
5 Apr
Summary
- Lauzon and Howden each had a goal and assist in the win.
- Golden Knights moved within one point of the Pacific Division lead.
- Oilers' five-game winning streak ended in the Saturday night game.
The Vegas Golden Knights secured a commanding 5-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, fueled by stellar performances from defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and forward Brett Howden, who both recorded a goal and an assist. The win marked the Golden Knights' third consecutive triumph under new coach John Tortorella.
With this victory, the Golden Knights, now with 86 points, moved to within a single point of the Pacific Division lead. Colton Sissons, Mark Stone, and Rasmus Andersson also contributed goals for Vegas. Goaltender Carter Hart made 31 saves, further solidifying the win.
The Oilers, despite having their five-game winning streak snapped, remain tied in points for the division lead. Evan Bouchard scored the lone goal for Edmonton, and Connor Ingram made 28 saves. The game also saw a concerning moment when a fan was hit by a puck, though they appeared to be unharmed.
