The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, thanks to Pavel Dorofeyev's two goals and an assist. Adin Hill recorded his first shutout since March 13, 2025, making 21 saves for the Golden Knights.
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The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday night, powered by Pavel Dorofeyev's two goals and an assist. Adin Hill recorded his first shutout in a year for the Golden Knights, who reclaimed first place in the Pacific Division with 76 points.
Rasmus Andersson and Keegan Kolesar also scored goals for Vegas, while Mark Stone and Mitch Marner each had two assists. Jack Eichel, playing in his 300th game with the Golden Knights, ended a three-game goal streak. Spencer Knight made 28 saves for the Blackhawks.
The victory put the Golden Knights back into first place in the Pacific Division with 76 points, one ahead of the Anaheim Ducks. The Golden Knights took control early with three goals within 3½ minutes in the first period. The game became chippy, leading to ejections for Jeremy Lauzon and Ethan Del Mastro.
Hill's shutout nearly ended less than a minute into the third period when Artyom Levshunov hit the back of the net, but Vegas successfully challenged that Ryan Greene executed a hand pass. Tomas Hertl also saved a goal in the second period by knocking away Greene’s shot with Hill out of position.
This was referee Wes McCauley's 1,500th game. He was honored during a stoppage in the first period, and Golden Knights players shook his hand after the game. The Blackhawks were shut out for the fifth time this season and lost for the seventh time in their last 10 games.
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