NASHVILLE PREDATORS 3 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 (13-5-3, 29 PTS) – SO (2-1)

Recap: The Golden Knights were hoping to extend their four-game win streak with a victory over the visiting Nashville Predators. Nashville opened the scoring 7:56 into the game, but minutes later Victor Olofsson scored his sixth goal of the season. After 20 minutes, the game was locked in a 1-1 tie.

Rasmus Andersson snapped the tie at the midway point of the period with his 3rd goal of 2026-27. Vegas carried a 2-1 edge into the 2nd intermission.

Halfway through the final frame, the Predators evened the score 2-2. The game went scoreless for the remainder of the period and needed overtime and a shootout to decide a winner. Trevor Connelly scored for Vegas, but the Predators scored twice to take the game.

The Golden Knights’ record drops to 13-5-3, falling to the Predators 3-2 in SO. Next up, Vegas will welcome the Vancouver Canucks for a matchup on Sunday evening when they’ll debut their Hometown Remix jerseys. Puck drop against the Canucks is scheduled for 6 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Two of the hottest teams went at it in this one and it looked that way on the ice. VGK were excellent in controlling the tempo and territory of the game for a good portion of it, but when Nashville’s best players got on the ice they were able to have their way. Overtime is just flat out annoying because VGK were the better team and had a couple of great looks. Puck just wouldn’t go in. (Analysis by Ken)

Upcoming stories from the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Nashville Predators at T-Mobile Arena.

VGK shooting from distance a lot this season

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

*** Mitch Marner

** Rasmus Andersson

* Victor Olofsson

VGK had a 1-goal lead in the 3rd period and a 1-goal lead in the shootout and couldn't find a way to stop the hottest team in the NHL.