In a thrilling NHL matchup on Monday night, the Minnesota Wild ended the Vegas Golden Knights’ four‑game winning streak with a 4‑2 win at T‑Mobile Arena. Max Shabanov scored on the power play early in the first period, and the Wild built a three‑goal lead before the Knights rallied late.
Wild forwards Matt Boldy and Danila Yurov added early goals, and the team outshot the Knights 23‑11 through the first two periods, including a dominant 6‑1 stretch while short‑handed. Rasmus Andersson scored in the second period, and William Karlsson narrowed the gap midway through the third, but Minnesota’s defense held firm. An empty‑net goal by Joel Eriksson Ek with 1:22 left sealed the victory.
Special teams were a key factor. The Wild have killed five penalties in this game and are 21‑for‑22 on the penalty kill this season, the best rate in the NHL. Their power play also leads the league, converting 7 of 17 chances. Jesper Wallstedt, who has appeared in all six Wild games, made 21 saves, while Golden Knights net‑minder Carter Hart stopped 24 shots.
The win ties a franchise record for the Wild, marking a power‑play goal in six consecutive games to start the season. The team continues to play without first‑pair defenseman Brock Faber, who is out with a skull fracture, and lost forward Nico Sturm after a head‑on collision with teammate Jared Spurgeon’s slap shot. Minnesota also has forwards Marcus and Nick Foligno on injured reserve.
Rookie Rieger Lorenz, who debuted in a win at Florida, recorded his first NHL assist on Yurov’s goal and engaged in his first fight against Jeremy Lauzon in the third period.
Upcoming games
The Golden Knights travel to Nashville on Tuesday, while the Wild head to Winnipeg the same night.
Lakers vs. Warriors preseason game in Las Vegas
Las Vegas will host a high‑profile NBA preseason matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors at T‑Mobile Arena. The exhibition offers local fans a chance to see two of the league’s most storied franchises before the regular season begins.
The Lakers will look to showcase superstar Luka Doni, whose scoring, playmaking and tempo‑control make him a marquee attraction. The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, will bring their signature three‑point shooting and championship experience to the court.
Beyond the star power, both coaching staffs will use the game to evaluate rotations, test new lineups and gauge player chemistry. While preseason results are secondary, the minutes and intensity provide an early glimpse of each team’s preparation for a title run.
Las Vegas basketball fans can expect an exciting night of NBA action at T‑Mobile Arena, reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a premier sports destination.
Original reporting: News 3 KSNV Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.
