GAME RECAP: Penguins at Golden Knights () | Ty Smith's First Goal in Black and Gold

Things got off to a quick start in Vegas for the home team. Former Penguins forward and Stanley Cup Champion Phil Kessel got things rolling, giving the Golden Knights a 1-0 edge under two minutes into the contest. Shortly after that, Eichel notched his 14th of the season, and Stephenson would add one more before the conclusion of the period. Vegas would go to the intermission with a 3-0 lead. 11 seconds before the end of the 2nd period, Stone found the back of the net, giving the Golden Knights a 4-0 lead. In the final period, Ty Smith scored his first goal as a member of the Penguins, eliminating Vegas netminder Adin Hill's bid for a shutout. Cotter got that tally back for the home team, however, making things 5-1. Captain Sidney Crosby scored his 20th of the season shortly before the end of regulation after taking a hit, skating back around the net, and getting a feed from Rakell backdoor. Jake Guentzel was the player who passed the puck to Rakell, and this play marked Guentzel's 200th career assist