Golden Knights blank Penguins 4-0, extend winning streak

The Vegas Golden Knights secured a commanding 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, extending their winning streak to four games. Ilya Samsonov achieved his second shutout of the season with 22 saves, while Mark Stone contributed significantly with a goal and two assists, helping the Knights solidify their lead in the Pacific Division. Tanner Pearson, Ivan Barbashev, and Brandon Saad also scored for Vegas, which improved to 24-6-3 at home. The game marked notable milestones for Reilly Smith, who played in his 400th game for the franchise, and Jack Eichel, who participated in his 600th career game. The Penguins, facing their fourth consecutive loss, struggled offensively and now look toward future prospects after recent trades ahead of the NHL's trade deadline. Alex Nedeljkovic made 23 saves for Pittsburgh, but the team remains in a slump, having lost eight of their last nine games.