Golden Knights Defeat Blackhawks 5-3, Extend Win Streak to Five

In a thrilling matchup, the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a strong performance from the Chicago Blackhawks, winning 5-3 at the United Center. Ryan Donato scored a hat trick, marking his first career three-goal game, and pushed his season tally to 28 goals, but the Blackhawks were unable to secure a win, suffering their ninth loss in ten games. Mark Stone and Victor Olofsson each contributed key goals for Vegas, with Olofsson scoring twice and Stone adding a goal and an assist. The Golden Knights rallied in the third period, with Pavel Dorofeyev netting the game-winning goal on a power play, while Brett Howden sealed the victory with an empty-netter. Vegas leads the Pacific Division with five consecutive wins, while Chicago continues to struggle at the bottom of the Central Division. Despite the loss, interim coach Anders Sorensen noted positives in their offensive performance against a formidable opponent.