Brandon Saad leads Golden Knights past Canucks 3-1

Brandon Saad scored just 18 seconds into the third period, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks and extending their winning streak to three games. With this win, Vegas claimed sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division, two points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers, while the Canucks' three-game streak came to an end. This marked Saad's second goal in five games since joining the Golden Knights, alongside contributions from Ivan Barbashev and Tomas Hertl. Goaltender Adin Hill made 32 saves to secure the victory, showcasing strong defensive play. The Canucks were hampered by injuries, with top-line center Elias Pettersson limited to just 9:32 on ice, and Quinn Hughes missing his fifth consecutive game. Vegas has consistently generated offensive chances, marking their fifth straight game with at least 34 shots on goal.