Golden Knights Edge Penguins 3-2 in Pittsburgh
Tomas Hertl's power-play goal in the third period lifted Vegas past Pittsburgh, extending the Penguins' losing streak to three games.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Hockey
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. The loss extended Pittsburgh's record during its current losing streak to 0-2-1.
Why it matters
The defeat deepens Pittsburgh's slump at a point when the team is still searching for consistency. Vegas moved past a Penguins team that went 0 for 7 on the power play.
Silovs made 20 saves on 23 shots and improved to 5-3-1 on the season. Pittsburgh's power play failed on all seven opportunities, while a 1:22 five-on-three sequence late in regulation went unconverted for Vegas.
The players
Vegas Golden Knights
An NHL franchise based in Las Vegas that entered Tuesday's game as the visiting team and won 3-2.
Pittsburgh Penguins
An NHL franchise based in Pittsburgh that has now lost three straight games and is working through roster changes including Justin Brazeau's season debut.
Tomas Hertl
A Golden Knights forward who scored his sixth goal of the season and the game-winner on a third-period power play.
The details
Hertl scored the winning goal on a power play at 19:25 of the third period after Marner's shot was redirected through his legs and the rebound flicked past Silovs' glove. Rakell gave Pittsburgh its first lead in the third period, but Connelly tied it on a breakaway at 11:19 before Hertl's late goal decided the game.
Timeline
Saturday: Penguins lost 5-4 on the road to Montreal Canadiens.
Monday: Nick Robertson commented in Cranberry on the team's defensive play.
Tuesday: Penguins lost 3-2 to Vegas Golden Knights at PPG Paints Arena.
Season Trajectory
The loss deepens the Penguins' early-season skid at a time when special-teams execution has become a central concern for the club. Pittsburgh now faces a stretch in which every game against playoff-contending opponents carries added weight in the standings.
Fantasy managers relying on Penguins forwards should note that Malkin is a scratch with an undisclosed injury, shrinking Pittsburgh's top-six depth. Brazeau's season debut after 14 missed games adds a new option to the lineup.
The takeaway
Special-teams efficiency decided a close game, and Pittsburgh's inability to convert on the power play is the clearest area for the team to address as it looks to end the losing streak.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Hockey coverage across the league.
