Golden Knights Triumph 4-1 Over Hurricanes in October 20 2025 Game Recap

In a compelling matchup on October 20, 2025, the Vegas Golden Knights triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes with a score of 4-1. This victory marked the Golden Knights’ continued success in the season, as they remained undefeated in regulation play.
Game Summary
The Golden Knights showcased impressive teamwork, with notable contributions from several players:
- Ivan Barbashev: Scored one goal and provided one assist.
- Jack Eichel: Scored a goal and leads the league with 16 points.
- Pavel Dorofeyev: Found the net and is tied for the league lead with seven goals.
- William Karlsson: Scored the final goal of the game.
- Mitch Marner: Recorded two assists.
Goaltending Highlights
In net for the Golden Knights, Akira Schmid excelled, stopping 23 shots after replacing Adin Hill, who left the game due to an injury. Schmid’s performance improved his record to 4-0-0 this season. Hill made four saves before exiting mid-first period.
Scoring Breakdown
The game saw several key moments:
- First Period: Eichel opened the scoring with a goal assisted by Brandon Saad. Dorofeyev followed up with another goal just minutes later to make it 2-0.
- Second Period: Sebastian Aho of the Hurricanes scored, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
- Final Goals: Barbashev increased the lead to 3-1, while Karlsson sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
Player Injuries and Team Updates
Before the game, the Golden Knights placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve. The loss was Carolina’s first after a strong start, having won their first five games of the season. Goaltender Frederick Andersen made 21 saves for the Hurricanes.
What’s Next?
The Hurricanes will continue their six-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are set to kick off a three-game trip with their next game in Florida on Saturday.