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Hanifin’s Heroics Propel Golden Knights to Victory Over Oilers

Wednesday night brought a pulsating match for hockey enthusiasts, as Noah Hanifin led the Vegas Golden Knights to an exhilarating 4-2 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers. This victory marked the Golden Knights’ first away win of the season and their sixth in the last seven games.

Hanifin, Eichel, and Stone Shine for the Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin emerged as the star of the show, netting two goals that were pivotal in the Knights’ rally against the Oilers. Jack Eichel, too, was instrumental in the victory, contributing with a goal and two assists. Mark Stone made his mark on the scoresheet as well, adding another goal for the Knights.

McDavid’s Return Overshadowed by Oilers’ Loss

The Oilers’ loss came as a disappointment as it marked the return of star forward Connor McDavid to the lineup. McDavid, who had been sidelined due to an ankle injury suffered nine days earlier in Columbus, was expected to miss two to three weeks of action. However, he made a surprise comeback but was unable to get on the scoresheet.

Key Moment of the Game

The game-changing moment came with less than a minute left on the clock. Ivan Barbashev fought and won a race to the corner, setting up a charging Hanifin who fired a glove-side shot past Stuart Skinner for his second goal of the third period and third of the season.

Noteworthy Statistics

On the Oilers side, Zach Hyman netted his third goal in the last four matches, a commendable feat considering he remained scoreless in his first 10 games this season. The veteran forward, who had a 54-goal spree last season, now has five goals in his last six outings against Vegas.

What’s Next for the Golden Knights and Oilers?

The Golden Knights will aim to carry this momentum into their next game against Seattle on Friday. On the other hand, the Oilers will be hoping to bounce back when they visit Vancouver on Saturday.