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Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks
Vegas snaps losing streak with strong third period performance
Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:47am
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The Vegas Golden Knights snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, while Ivan Barbashev, Cole Reinhardt, Pavel Dorofayev, and Alexander Holtz also scored for the Knights. Akira Schmid made 21 saves in the win.
Why it matters
The Golden Knights had been struggling with a five-game losing streak, so this win helps them get back on track in the Western Conference playoff race. The Canucks, on the other hand, remain in last place in the NHL and have now lost three straight and six of their last seven games.
The details
After a scoreless first period, the teams combined to score four goals in a span of 2:30 in the second period, with Vegas taking a 3-1 lead. The Golden Knights then added two more goals in the third period to seal the victory. Eichel now has 21 multi-point games this season.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
The players
Jack Eichel
A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who had a goal and an assist in the game.
Ivan Barbashev
A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who scored a goal for the fourth straight game.
Akira Schmid
The goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights who made 21 saves in the win.
Elias N. Pettersson
A forward for the Vancouver Canucks who scored a goal in the game.
Pierre-Olivier Joseph
A defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks who scored a goal in the game.
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
This game highlights the Golden Knights' ability to bounce back from a tough losing streak and shows the continued struggles of the Canucks, who remain in last place in the NHL standings.
