Vegas, Nev. – The Golden Knights continued their strong start to the season on Sunday, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4‑1 at the Sabres’ home arena. Tomas Hertl was the night’s standout, scoring twice in the third period to seal the win.

Key moments

The game opened with a short‑handed goal from Mitch Marner at 12:17 of the second period after a turnover by Buffalo forward Tage Thompson. Just a minute and a half later, Jack Eichel—who was drafted by Buffalo in 2015 and traded to Vegas in 2021—added his eighth goal of the season, putting the Knights ahead 2‑0.

Eichel’s record against Buffalo is impressive: seven goals and three assists in eight career meetings. The Sabres responded when Beck Malenstyn scored at 4:26 of the third period, narrowing the gap to 2‑1.

Hertl answered quickly, finding the net at 5:43 of the period to make it 3‑1. He struck again at the ten‑minute mark, his ninth goal of the season, extending the lead to 4‑1. The goal came just after a goalmouth scramble, showcasing Hertl’s poise under pressure.

Goaltending and stats

Vegas netminder Adin Hill recorded 27 saves, while Buffalo’s Colten Ellis turned aside 21 shots. The Knights finished their road trip with a 3‑0‑1 record, demonstrating consistency on the road.

For Buffalo, the loss marks their second defeat in three games, highlighting ongoing challenges as they prepare for their next matchup.

Looking ahead

Buffalo will close a four‑game homestand on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, hoping to rebound from recent setbacks.

Vegas begins a five‑game homestand on Wednesday, traveling to Utah for their next contest. The Knights aim to keep their momentum rolling as they seek to solidify a top spot in the Western Conference.

Original reporting: News 3 KSNV Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.