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October 12, 2022
By: Carlos Alvarez
Mark Stone Caps NHL Opening Night With Last-Minute Winner for Golden Knights
The 2022-23 NHL season officially dropped the puck on Tuesday night, and it didn’t take long for a little on-ice drama. The Rangers topped the Lightning (3-1) thanks to a two-goal night from Mika Zibanejad. In the nightcap, the Golden Knights and Kings went into the third period tied at 1-1 before a goal-scoring outburst. With the game tied 3-3 and the clock winding down, Las Vegas winger Mark Stone scored the winner with 26 seconds left to give coach Bruce Cassidy a victory in his coaching debut. It was only Night 1, but hockey is officially back.
NHL Opening Night Highlights
Golden Knights def. Kings (4-3)
Tonight’s Schedule
Bruins at Capitals (7:00 pm ET)
Blue Jackets at Hurricanes (7:00 pm ET)
Maple Leafs at Canadiens (7:00 pm ET)
Blackhawks at Avalanche (9:30 pm ET)
Kraken at Ducks (10:00 pm ET)
Canucks at Oilers (10:00 pm ET)
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