Howden scored a goal on two shots and added four PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Howden had seven assists over a four-game span from Feb. 8-27 before being held off the scoresheet Sunday versus the Devils.

Ivan Barbashev and Tomas Hertl also scored and Brett Howden added two assists for Vegas, which moved two points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers and into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division with its third straight win. The Golden Knights improved to 15-2-1 against the Pacific Division.