LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights will put their six-game winning streak on the line when they host the Montreal Canadiens for a New Year’s Eve matinee.
VGK currently leads the NHL in points, tied at 53 with the Winnipeg Jets, and is coming off a 3-0 shutout win in a divisional matchup against the Calgary Flames.
Forward Brett Howden opened the scoring after 36 minutes, extending his career-high with goal No. 15 this season to tie forward Ivan Barbashev for the team lead in goals. Barbashev hasn't played since Dec. 15 and is currently dealing with an upper-body injury.
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov notched his first shutout as a Knight with a 31-save performance.
In their last outing, the Canadiens won consecutive games in Florida for the first time since 2017 with wins against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.
Puck drop is set for Tuesday at 12 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena.
