Marner and Stone Lead Charge in Lopsided Win
Vegas Golden Knights superstars Mitch Marner and Mark Stone combined for four goals to power their team to a decisive 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Marner, in his first season with the Golden Knights, scored his first two goals for the franchise, feeding off the electric atmosphere at T-Mobile Arena.
Team captain Stone also found the back of the net twice, continuing his hot start to the year. The win extended Vegas' season-opening point streak to six games as they solidified their position atop the Pacific Division standings.
Goaltending Competition Heats Up in Vegas
The Golden Knights' crowded crease took an interesting turn this week, with young netminder Akira Schmid stepping up in relief of the injured Adin Hill. Schmid made 19 saves against the Flames to earn the win, impressing the coaching staff and management.
This comes as the team recently signed free agent goalie Carter Hart, adding another talented keeper to the mix. Veteran Hill, who left Tuesday's game with a lower-body issue, is expected to start this weekend, but the competition for playing time is clearly intensifying.
"It's a good competition," said Schmid. "We're all working hard and pushing each other to be better."
TL;DR
- Mitch Marner and Mark Stone combined for four goals in the Golden Knights' 6-1 rout of the Flames
- The win extended Vegas' season-opening point streak to six games
- Goalie Akira Schmid shined in relief, adding intrigue to the Golden Knights' crowded crease