Vegas Knights Edge Canucks, Tie for Pacific Lead

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to NHL News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Vegas Golden Knights edged out the Vancouver Connux 2-1 at Rodgers Arena. Cole Smith netted the go-ahead goal in the third period, Braden McNabb tied it up earlier, and Carter Hart turned away 10 shots in the low scoring. Affair. Since John Torturella stepped in as coach on March 29th, replacing Bruce Cassidy, Vegas has won four straight and gone four wins, zero losses. Two overtime losses in their last six. That victory vaults them into a tie atop the Pacific Division with the Edmonton Oilers, though Edmonton holds the tiebreaker. The last place Connux, sitting at 22 wins, 47 losses, and 8 overtime losses, got their lone goal for Max Asin. They've managed just one win in their past 10 games, showing real struggles on home ice. Vancouver's Nikita Tolopilo stood tall with 26 saves, but Vegas dominated early, holding them shotless for the first 14 minutes, and 30 seconds.

1:03The Knights outshot Connux 10-2 in the opening frame, turning it into a goalie's duel. Vegas keeps rolling with his defensive grit, positioning themselves prime for the stretch run, while Vancouver digs deeper into their rut.