Howden has seven helpers across his last four games, and he's up to 16 goals, 13 assists, 101 shots on net, 97 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 58 appearances in a career-best year.

If Monday’s third period was “inexcusable” in the words of coach Bruce Cassidy, Thursday almost reached a new level. The Golden Knights scored five times in the first period. They led by three at the end of the second.

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7-5, with Barbashev scoring twice and assisting twice.

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) watches as a puck shot by center Ivan Barbashev (49) gets past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the third period of an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Photo by Steve Marcus

After Monday’s third-period collapse against the Los Angeles Kings, the Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6) were in desperate need of a palate cleanser. They didn’t get that on Thursday, but they did get a win.

The Golden Knights erupted for five goals in the first period and held off the Blackhawks' comeback to win 7-5 at T-Mobile Arena.

Brett Howden added three assists and Noah Hanifin ... Golden Knights forward Tanner Pearson appeared in his 700th game. Blackhawks: Chicago showed fight by nearly pulling off what would've been ...

The Golden Knights know they didn’t play well Monday in Los Angeles. They’re confident they can bounce back Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Vegas Golden Knights kicked off their longest homestand of the season with a 7-5 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. Five different players lit the

Ivan Barbashev scored two goals and had two assists and Keegan Kolesar also scored twice as the Vegas Golden Knights tied a team record with five goals in the first period and then held on for a wild 7-5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in Las Vegas.