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Golden Knights’ power play proves to be the difference in overtime win over Kings

The Golden Knights scored twice on the power play, including Mitch Marner's overtime winner, to defeat the Kings 2-1 and become the NHL's first team to reach 10 points.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:52 AM
Golden Knights’ power play proves to be the difference in overtime win over Kings
Key Things to Know
  • The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime behind two power-play goals.
  • Mitch Marner scored the game-winning overtime goal at 2:40 during a power play.
  • Rookie Trevor Connelly scored his first career power-play goal for Vegas in the second period.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena, propelled by two power-play goals. Mitch Marner scored the game-winner 2:40 into overtime, just nine seconds into a man advantage, making Vegas the first NHL team to reach 10 points this season. Rookie Trevor Connelly also scored his first career power-play goal in the second period, assisted by Mark Stone and Marner.

Los Angeles tied the game in the second period with a power-play goal from Artem Panarin, but Vegas converted two of their three man-advantage opportunities. The victory improved the Golden Knights' season power-play conversion rate to 30.4 percent.

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