Penguins fall to the Golden Knights 6-2

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Saturday, October 17, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The Golden Knights led 3-0 after the first period, the Golden Knights led 5-1 after the second period, and the Golden Knights led 6-2 after regulation.

With 1:06 left in the first period, Rasmus Andersson scored on a snap shot, assisted by Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. Vegas Golden Knights led 1-0. With 17:47 left in the third period, Brett Howden scored , assisted by William Karlsson. Vegas Golden Knights led 6-2.

Sidney Crosby led the Penguins with 1 goal. Mark Stone led the Golden Knights with 1 goal and 2 assists. Adin Hill stopped 22 of 24 shots for the Golden Knights.

Vegas Golden Knights were favored by 1.5 goals. Golden Knights covered. The total was 6.5, and the game went over.

The Penguins are 3-6. In their last 4 games they lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 2-6 in Las Vegas on October 17, lost to the Colorado Avalanche 2-5 in Colorado on October 16, lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 3-5 in Chicago on October 13, and beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 at home on October 10.

The Golden Knights are 8-2. In their last 4 games they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 at home on October 17, beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 at home on October 15, beat the Nashville Predators 5-2 in Nashville on October 13, and lost to the Minnesota Wild 2-4 in Minnesota on October 12.

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