Kansas City Mavericks Take 2 of 3 Games Against Tahoe Knight Monsters

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The Tahoe Knight Monsters and Kansas City Mavericks faced off in a three-game series over St. Patrick's Day weekend, with the Mavericks taking two of the three games. Tahoe won the first game 4-2, but Kansas City came back to win the next two games 6-5 and 8-1 respectively.

Why it matters

The series between the two ECHL teams was an important one, as the Mavericks are currently in first place in the league standings. The Knight Monsters, as the affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights and Henderson Silver Knights, were looking to gain ground on their division rivals, but ultimately came up short in the series.

The details

In the first game, Tahoe jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Kansas City fought back to tie it at 2-2 heading into the third. The Knight Monsters then scored two unanswered goals to win 4-2. In the second game, the Mavericks took a 4-2 lead in the second period, but Tahoe scored three quick goals in the third to go up 5-4. However, Kansas City scored two late goals to win 6-5. In the final game, the Mavericks dominated from start to finish, winning 8-1.

• The three-game series took place from March 15-17, 2026.
• The Knight Monsters won the first game on March 15.
• The Mavericks won the second game on March 17.
• The Mavericks won the third game on March 17.

What’s next

The Knight Monsters will look to bounce back on the road next Friday, March 20, as they take on the Toledo Walleye. They will then return home on March 27 to face the Rapid City Rush.