Golden Knights rookies rally to take 6-5 shootout win against Avalanche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights' rookies overcame a late two-goal deficit to secure a 6-5 shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche rookies on September 13 at Tech CU Arena. Despite trailing 4-2 and later 5-4 in a wild third period, Vegas rallied with goals from Trent Swick and Mateo Nobert to tie the game. After a scoreless overtime, Mathieu Cataford netted the winning goal in the shootout, following a three-point performance from Swick. This victory marks a strong rebound after their previous loss to the Utah Mammoth.
- •Vegas rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the third period.
- •Trent Swick scored two goals and added an assist.
- •Mathieu Cataford scored the winning goal in the shootout.
- •The game featured four lead changes in the final period.
- •Vegas bounced back after a previous loss to Utah.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights Rookies Storm Back for Wild 6-5 Shootout Win Over Colorado
"Trailing late, Vegas erased a third-period deficit and survived a high-scoring thriller to sink the Avalanche rookies in a gritty shootout victory.
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