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Stone moves within 2 points of breaking Vegas’ career scoring record in 5-3 win over Utah
Ivan Barbashev scored twice and Mitch Marner had three assists as Vegas opened a five-game homestand with its fourth straight win.
On Wednesday, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-3 in Las Vegas. Mark Stone recorded an early assist, moving within two points of Jonathan Marchessault's career scoring record.
Ivan Barbashev scored twice in the second period, with Victor Olofsson setting up both goals. Mitch Marner contributed three assists to power the Golden Knights' offense.
Carter Hart made 14 saves to secure Vegas's fourth straight victory. Utah Mammoth goaltender Sebastian Cossa stopped 23 shots while Lawson Crouse, Jack McBain, and Dmitri Simashev scored for the Mammoth.
After Dmitri Simashev narrowed the deficit to 4-3 midway through the third period, Brett Howden restored the two-goal lead with a shot through traffic to seal the victory.
The Utah Mammoth host Louis on Thursday night to continue their schedule. The Vegas Golden Knights prepare for Nashville on Friday in their five-game homestand.