Silver Knights Defeat Ontario Reign 4-1
Henderson secures a victory at Lee's Family Forum as the team outshoots Ontario.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Hockey
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The Henderson Silver Knights defeated the Ontario Reign 4-1 in a home matchup at Lee's Family Forum. The win brings the Ontario Reign's season record to 5-4-0-0 as the team concludes a three-game road trip.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant outcome for Henderson, which maintained control by outshooting the Reign 32-26 throughout the game. The loss for Ontario highlights ongoing challenges on special teams as they prepare for their next contest.
Henderson outshot Ontario 32-26, while Ontario struggled with a 0-for-1 power play and a 1-for-2 penalty kill record. Carter George made 28 saves on 31 shots faced for the Reign, and Pavel Moysevich stopped 25 of 26 shots for the Silver Knights.
The players
Henderson Silver Knights
This professional minor league hockey team competes in the American Hockey League as the affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights.
Ontario Reign
This professional hockey team plays in the American Hockey League and serves as the primary affiliate for the Los Angeles Kings.
Lukas Cormier
He is a professional hockey player who currently skates for the Henderson Silver Knights.
Alexander Holtz
He is a professional hockey player contributing to the Henderson Silver Knights roster.
The details
Lukas Cormier led the scoring for Henderson with two goals, supported by single goals from Joe Fleming and Alexander Holtz. Aatu Jämsen provided the lone goal for the Ontario Reign, while Alexander Holtz secured the final margin with an empty-net goal at 18:38 of the third period.
Timeline
The Henderson Silver Knights defeated the Ontario Reign 4-1 on October 28, 2026.
The Ontario Reign will host the Tucson Roadrunners on October 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. PST.
Season Trajectory
This win helps Henderson solidify its standing within the division during the early phase of the season. The result forces the Ontario Reign to recalibrate as they move forward in their 2026-27 campaign following a difficult end to their road trip.
Ontario's 0-for-1 power play performance underscores a missed opportunity to shift the momentum of the game. Fans should monitor goaltender stats for the Reign, as Carter George faced 31 shots in this defeat.
The takeaway
Maintaining discipline on the penalty kill remains a critical factor for teams managing the rigors of an AHL road trip. Efficiency on special teams often dictates the outcome when teams are closely matched in total shot volume.
What happens next
The Ontario Reign return to the ice to host the Tucson Roadrunners on October 30 at 7 p.m. PST.
Further reading
For more analysis on local team performance, visit Henderson Hockey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LA Kings Insider.
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