The Vegas Golden Knights made history on Tuesday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in a thrilling game that saw Leon Draisaitl score four goals. The Golden Knights, who are in their third season in the NHL, have been a force to be reckoned with since their debut. This victory was no different, as they were able to overcome a four-goal deficit and come out on top.
The game started off with the Oilers taking an early lead, as Draisaitl scored two goals in the first period. He then added two more in the second period to give the Oilers a 4-0 lead. However, the Golden Knights were not about to give up without a fight.
They responded with four unanswered goals of their own in the third period, with William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault, Max Pacioretty, and Reilly Smith all finding the back of the net. The Golden Knights then sealed the victory with an empty-net goal from Marchessault late in the third period.
The win was a huge milestone for the Golden Knights, who have now won three straight games and are currently in second place in the Pacific Division. It was also a remarkable performance from Draisaitl, who became the first player in NHL history to score four goals in a game and still end up on the losing side.
The Golden Knights will look to continue their winning streak when they take on the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. As for Draisaitl, he will look to build on his impressive performance and help the Oilers get back on track. No matter what happens, Tuesday night’s game will go down as one of the most memorable in recent memory.
