Golden Knights rally but fall to Capitals in shootout

Vegas overcomes 3-goal deficit but can't finish comeback in loss to Washington

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:55am

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The Vegas Golden Knights mounted a furious comeback, rallying from a 3-0 deficit to force overtime against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. However, the Capitals prevailed in the shootout, handing the Golden Knights their second straight defeat that went beyond regulation.

Why it matters

The Golden Knights' ability to battle back from large deficits has been a hallmark of their success in recent seasons, but they were unable to complete the comeback against the Capitals, a fellow playoff contender in the tight Eastern Conference race.

The details

Vegas fell behind 3-0 early in the second period before storming back with three unanswered goals to tie the game and force overtime. However, the Capitals won the shootout 2-1 to claim the extra point.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Golden Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the second period.

The players

Vegas Golden Knights

The NHL hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Washington Capitals

The NHL hockey team based in Washington, D.C.

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What they’re saying

“We showed a lot of fight to come back from three goals down, but we just couldn't finish the job in the shootout. It's a tough loss, but we'll learn from this and keep pushing forward.”

— Chandler Stephenson, Forward, Vegas Golden Knights

What’s next

The Golden Knights will look to bounce back on Monday when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning, another top team in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

The Golden Knights' ability to rally from large deficits has been a strength, but they were unable to complete the comeback against a fellow playoff contender in the Capitals, highlighting the need to start games stronger and avoid falling behind early.