Smith buries one-timer

Reilly Smith's goal gives the Golden Knights a 3-2 lead in the 2nd period

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:03am

A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic hockey action between the Golden Knights and Canucks, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of color representing the players, ice, and arena environment.Reilly Smith's one-timer goal gives the Golden Knights a crucial lead in a tight game against the Canucks, showcasing the team's offensive firepower.NYC Today

Reilly Smith received a cross-ice pass from Brayden McNabb and scored a one-timer goal, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 lead over the Vancouver Canucks in the second period of their NHL matchup.

Why it matters

Smith's goal was a key moment in a close game between the Golden Knights and Canucks, as the teams battled for position in the Western Conference standings.

The details

With the game tied 2-2 in the second period, Reilly Smith took a pass from Brayden McNabb and fired a one-timer shot past Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 lead.

  • The goal occurred in the second period of the March 31, 2026 game between the Golden Knights and Canucks.

The players

Reilly Smith

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who scored the go-ahead goal in the second period.

Brayden McNabb

A defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights who assisted on Reilly Smith's goal.

Kevin Lankinen

The goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks who was unable to stop Reilly Smith's one-timer shot.

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What they’re saying

“That was a great play by Reilly and Brayden to get us the lead back. We needed that goal to keep the momentum going.”

— Jonathan Marchessault, Forward, Vegas Golden Knights

What’s next

The Golden Knights will look to hold onto their lead and secure the victory, while the Canucks will try to even the score and force overtime.

The takeaway

Reilly Smith's timely one-timer goal gave the Golden Knights a crucial lead in a tight game against the Canucks, showcasing the team's offensive firepower and ability to respond when needed.