Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks

Vegas snaps losing streak with strong third period

Feb. 5, 2026 at 6:31am

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The Vegas Golden Knights snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory 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 goal for Vegas.

Why it matters

The Golden Knights had been struggling with a five-game losing streak, so this win helps them get back on track and maintain their position in the playoff race. The Canucks, on the other hand, have now lost three in a row and six of their last seven games, keeping them in last place in the NHL.

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 has 21 multipoint games this season for Vegas.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • The Golden Knights snapped a five-game losing streak with this win.

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 game.

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.

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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

What’s next

The Golden Knights will host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, while the Canucks will return home to face the Winnipeg Jets on February 25.

The takeaway

This win helps the Golden Knights get back on track after a tough losing streak, while the Canucks continue to struggle and remain in last place in the NHL standings.