Golden Knights dominate Kings 4-1 with early scoring blitz

Vegas scores four goals on first six shots in victory over Los Angeles

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights scored four goals on their first six shots and cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Mark Stone had a goal and two assists, while Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev each had a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights, who won their second straight game heading into the Olympic break.

Why it matters

The Golden Knights' dominant performance over the Kings showcases their offensive firepower and ability to take control of a game early. This win helps Vegas build momentum heading into the Olympic break after a recent stretch of struggles.

The details

The Golden Knights scored four goals in the first period, including tallies from Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, Pavel Dorofeyev, and Mitch Marner. Vegas' Adin Hill made 32 saves for his 100th career victory. The Kings' lone goal came from Trevor Moore, while Anton Forsberg stopped 18 shots for Los Angeles.

  • The Golden Knights scored four goals on their first six shots in the first period.
  • Kings forward Andrei Kuzmenko took a puck to the face with 1:42 left in the first period and went to the locker room, but returned in the second period.

The players

Mark Stone

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who had a goal and two assists in the game.

Jack Eichel

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Pavel Dorofeyev

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Mitch Marner

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who scored a goal, his 799th career point.

Trevor Moore

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored the team's lone goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Golden Knights' dominant performance over the Kings showcases their offensive firepower and ability to take control of a game early. This win helps Vegas build momentum heading into the Olympic break after a recent stretch of struggles.