Hockey

Barbashev's double secures comeback victory for Vegas over Ottawa in the NHL

The Vegas Golden Knights triumphed over the Ottawa Senators with a 6-4 victory in a National Hockey League (NHL) regular season match. The game took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

For the visitors, Adam Gaudette found the net twice (3rd minute, 38th minute, power play), while Claude Giroux (13') and Drake Batherson (19') each added a goal. The hosts responded with goals from Nicolas Roy (18'), Nicolas Hague (18'), Tomas Hertl (57', power play), Keegan Kolesar (58'), and a double from Ivan Barbashev (27', 59', empty net).


This victory marked the second consecutive win for the Golden Knights, who previously defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-1.

The Golden Knights currently hold fifth position in the NHL's Western Conference standings with 11 points, while Ottawa is sixth in the Eastern Conference with eight points.

The Golden Knights' next match will be against the San Jose Sharks at home on 27th October, while the Senators will play away against the Colorado Avalanche the following day.

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