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Golden Knights Edge Out Kraken in a Close Encounter at T-Mobile Arena

The Vegas Golden Knights improved their season record to 48-22-9 after a tightly contested match against the Seattle Kraken, who now stand at 34-40-6. The final score read 2-1 in favor of the home team, marking another victory for the Golden Knights.


Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Ivan Barbashev (49) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game kicked off with an energetic start as the Golden Knights found the back of the net in the first period, setting an early pace for the match. They continued their momentum into the second period, scoring once more to double their lead. Despite a strong defensive performance from both sides, it was Vegas's ability to capitalize on their opportunities that made the difference. The Kraken managed to pull one back in the second period but were unable to find an equalizer as both teams went scoreless in the third.


Vegas's goaltender Adin Hill delivered an impressive performance between the pipes, saving 24 out of 25 shots faced and playing a crucial role in securing his team's win. William Karlsson and Ivan Barbashev were instrumental on offense; Karlsson scored one goal on two shots while Barbashev also netted one from his two attempts. Brayden McNabb contributed significantly on defense with his plus-minus rating of +2 and played over twenty-two minutes on ice.


Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) skates around Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

On Seattle's side, despite a commendable effort that saw them taking 25 shots at goal and blocking 22 attempts by Vegas, they fell short. Their goaltender saved 23 out of 25 shots but couldn't prevent those critical goals against them.


Looking Ahead


As fans continue to analyze this closely fought battle between these two teams, attention now turns towards future matchups. The Vegas Golden Knights are set to host Nashville Predators at T-Mobile Arena located at Las Vegas NV zip code:89158 USA state:NV city:Las Vegas address:3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard country:USA capacity:17367 location:{lat:36.10277 lng:-115.17812} time_zone US/Pacific scheduled for April 12th at10 PM EDT . Fans can catch all live action broadcasted nationally via ESPN+ and locally through SCRIPPS or FDSSO networks.


Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Seattle Kraken center Michael Eyssimont (21) skates against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Kaedan Korczak (6) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

This upcoming game promises another exciting chapter for hockey enthusiasts as they witness whether or not Las Vegas can maintain its winning streak or if Nashville will disrupt their momentum.


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