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The Vegas Golden Knights halted a three-game losing streak Tuesday night, defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-1.
Raphael Lavoie scored his first career NHL goal with a tap-in during the third period, assisted by Ville Heinola. Nic Dowd earned the secondary assist, giving him his 200th career point. Lavoie was appearing in his 27th NHL game.
Braeden Bowman put Vegas ahead late in the second period, converting a rebound off an Ivan Barbashev shot from the right circle with 11 seconds remaining. William Karlsson and Jack Eichel added empty-net goals. The Golden Knights allowed a power-play goal for the sixth consecutive game when Shane Pinto scored for Ottawa, assisted by Drake Batherson. Batherson has collected eight points over his last five games.
Jonas Johansson made 25 saves for Vegas. Adin Hill stopped 25 shots for the Senators and charged from his net to break up a Ridley Greig shorthanded breakaway. Carter Hart did not play due to an undisclosed injury suffered at the morning skate. Ottawa opened a five-game road trip.
Source: ESPN - Wed Oct 28, 12:58 AM ET
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