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Golden Knights secure 3-2 win over Canucks with late goal from Gatcomb

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:00 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Golden Knights secure 3-2 win over Canucks with late goal from Gatcomb

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on October 4 in Vancouver. Marc Gatcomb scored the decisive goal late in the second period. This victory follows a strong offensive display from Vancouver in their previous games, but they struggled against the Golden Knights, managing only 19 shots. The Knights’ power-play unit succeeded twice, including a goal from Victor Olofsson. Canucks’ Paul Cotter extended his point streak to four games with a goal, while goalie Kevin Lankinen made 25 saves despite the loss. Both teams prepare for upcoming matchups, with Vancouver starting a six-game road trip and Vegas set to visit Seattle.

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By the Numbers

•Gatcomb scores go-ahead goal late in second period.
•Olofsson and Marner also net goals for Vegas.
•Vancouver's Cotter continues point streak with four goals this season.
•Golden Knights capitalize on power plays with two scored.
•Kevin Lankinen records 25 saves in losing effort.

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4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights beat the Canucks 3-2 on Gatcomb’s go-ahead goal

What they're saying

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Marc Gatcomb scored the go-ahead goal late on the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights downed the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday night.Mitch Marner scored his first goal of the season and Victor Olofsson added a power-play score for the Golden Knights.
— Yahoo Sports

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