Golden Knights lose 6-2 to Lightning after costly mistakes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights fell 6-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena on October 20. Despite outshooting Tampa Bay 34-21, the Golden Knights were unable to convert scoring opportunities and made significant defensive errors. Tampa Bay's Anthony Cirelli scored twice in the second period, leading to a four-goal run that distanced the Lightning. Mark Stone and Ivan Barbashev both netted goals for Vegas, which struggled with puck management as emphasized by coach Ryan Craig. The Golden Knights aim to regroup as they continue their season after this setback.
- •Golden Knights are now 8-3-0 after the loss.
- •Anthony Cirelli scores two goals for Tampa Bay.
- •Vegas led in shots but failed to capitalize on chances.
- •Stone and Barbashev scored for the Golden Knights.
- •Next game details not provided.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights Pay for Costly Mistakes in 6-2 Loss to Lightning
"The Golden Knights squandered scoring chances and committed costly turnovers in a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay. Mark Stone and coach Ryan Craig pointed to puck-management mistakes that allowed the Lightning to capitalize, while emphasizing that one October setback won't define Vegas' season.
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