Golden Knights Defeat Blackhawks 7-5 After Record-Tying First Period

Vegas scored five goals in the opening period to secure a key win, extending their division lead despite a late Chicago rally.

The Vegas Golden Knights tied a franchise record by scoring five goals in the first period during their 7-5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Ivan Barbashev led the Golden Knights with two goals and two assists, marking his third career four-point game and second this season.
Keegan Kolesar also scored twice, ending a 15-game goal drought, while Tomas Hertl's power-play goal tied a team record for most in a season.
Chicago, despite trailing 5-1 after the first period, mounted a strong comeback, narrowing the deficit to 6-5 before Vegas sealed the win late.
The win extended Vegas' Pacific Division lead to four points over the Edmonton Oilers, while Chicago suffered its fifth consecutive loss.