In an exciting matchup on January 10, 2026, the Golden Knights triumphed over the St. Louis Blues with a score of 4-2, marking their third consecutive victory. The game featured notable performances, including Mitch Marner's impressive milestone of scoring a goal and providing an assist in his 700th career game. Meanwhile, Mark Stone made headlines by tying the franchise record for goals scored in consecutive games, netting one in his seventh straight outing.
Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore were also key players for the Golden Knights, both returning from injury to contribute goals after being sidelined since December 13 due to upper-body issues. Their return was significant, adding depth to the team's offense as they outperformed the Blues. Goalie Akira Schmid stood strong, stopping 17 shots and helping secure the win for Vegas.
On the opposing side, Robert Thomas shone for the Blues with a goal and an assist, while Jake Neighbours found the net on a power play. Despite Jordan Binnington's efforts, who recorded 21 saves, the Blues faced their third straight loss.
Stone’s empty-net goal with just over two minutes left in the game not only sealed the victory for the Golden Knights but also matched Max Pacioretty's club record established in 2021.
In a twist of fate, Blues defenseman Philip Broberg, who had just signed a lucrative six-year contract extension worth $48 million earlier that day, suffered an upper-body injury less than two minutes into the game after a check from Stone. His early exit was a setback for St. Louis, which struggled to maintain momentum throughout the match.
Interestingly, all three victories for the Golden Knights during this current winning streak have come after they initially trailed. In this game, the Blues took an early lead just 53 seconds into the first period thanks to Thomas. However, the Golden Knights quickly equalized at 7:34 when Marner capitalized on his own rebound. Eichel and Theodore then extended Vegas's lead to 3-1 with goals in the second period.
This season marks Marner's debut with the Golden Knights after joining the team in a sign-and-trade deal with Toronto earlier in July. Additionally, Keegan Kolesar, who has been a part of the Golden Knights since their inception, celebrated his 400th game.
Looking ahead, the Blues are set to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, while the Golden Knights will travel to face the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.
