Knights Defeat Kings 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena

Vegas Golden Knights secure victory over Los Angeles Kings in NHL matchup

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 4-1 in an NHL game played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The Sporting Tribune's RJ Forbus was on hand to capture images from the game.

Why it matters

The Golden Knights' victory over the rival Kings is an important win for the home team as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The game featured several highlight-reel plays and goals from key players on both sides.

The details

The Golden Knights jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring four unanswered goals before the Kings were able to get on the board late in the game. Vegas forwards Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel, and Mark Stone all found the back of the net, while goaltender Adin Hill made several key saves to preserve the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • The final score was 4-1, with the Golden Knights defeating the Kings.

The players

Keegan Kolesar

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights.

Adin Hill

The goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mitch Marner

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who scored a goal in the game.

Tomas Hertl

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who laid a hit on Los Angeles Kings player Trevor Moore.

Andrei Kuzmenko

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who drew a tripping penalty during 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)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Golden Knights' victory over their division rival Kings is an important step in their quest to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The game featured several standout individual performances and highlight-reel plays that will have fans excited for the remainder of the NHL season.