Hockey

Hertl’s Late Power-Play Goal Lifts Golden Knights Over Red Wings in OT

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Richard Hayes
March 5, 2026

Tomas Hertl emerged as the hero for the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring a power-play goal with just 2:49 left in overtime to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings. This comeback win was particularly sweet for the Golden Knights, who had been trailing by two goals in the third period before rallying to snap a three-game losing streak.

Hertl’s game-winning goal came after a precise pass from Mitch Marner, marking an impressive turnaround for a Vegas team that had struggled in recent outings. Marner not only assisted on the decisive play but also found the back of the net with a crucial tying goal just 3:24 before the end of regulation. Reilly Smith and Ivan Barbashev also contributed to the scoring, with Vegas demonstrating resilience by netting two goals in the final nine minutes of the game.

Adin Hill was solid in net for the Golden Knights, making 23 saves during a demanding stretch of three games in four nights. Despite missing their second-leading scorer, Mark Stone, due to an upper-body injury, Vegas showcased their depth and determination on this five-game road trip.

On the other side, the Red Wings saw strong performances from Simon Edvinsson and Alex DeBrincat, who each recorded a goal and an assist. Emmitt Finnie also added a goal for Detroit, but the team was unable to hold onto their lead, falling to 24-1-3 when ahead after two periods. Goaltender Cam Talbot made 21 saves in the loss.

In another matchup, the New Jersey Devils edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a shootout, marking the Maple Leafs’ fifth consecutive loss. Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, while Connor Brown forced overtime with a late goal. Timo Meier and Arseny Gritsyuk also scored in regulation for the Devils, who have now won three straight games. Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves to secure the victory, while Anthony Stolarz turned away 44 shots for Toronto.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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Richard Hayes

Richard Hayes is the go-to writer for all things soccer at 21Sports.com. His international perspective and in-depth knowledge of the game have made him a trusted voice in the industry. Richard’s experience covering major leagues around the world allows him to offer unique insights that resonate with both casual fans and die-hard enthusiasts. When not covering matches, Richard enjoys coaching youth soccer in his community.