LAS VEGAS — The Golden Knights closed their three-game homestand winners of another mid-season trade, but on the losing end of a 2-1 decision at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers.
One day after acquiring defenseman Rasmsus Andersson from the Calgary Flames in a blockbuster trade, the Knights were silenced by a hungry Flyers team that ended a six-game slide.
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Travis Konecny scored twice while goaltender Samuel Ersson made 23 saves.
Tomas Hertl scored Vegas’ lone goal and goalie made 15 saves Adin Hill
Vegas had its seven-game win streak brought to an abrupt halt.
The Golden Knights had won three straight and six of the previous seven meetings with Philadelphia.
Konecny’s second goal of the night, in the third period, was the epitome of how the night was going for the Knights. On the penalty kill, Konecny broke free with the puck and skated in untouched for a short-handed breakaway goal to put Philadelphia ahead 2-1.
7 – Vegas had a season-high seven power play opportunities but capitalized just on time with a man advantage. During its previous seven-game win streak, the Golden Knights were 8 of 17 on the power play.
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Hertl scored his fourth goal while registering his ninth point in five games. Hertl ranks fourth on the team with 43 points, with a co-team high 20 goals and 23 assists.
The Golden Knights open a four-game road trip in Boston on Thursday.
PHOTO CAPTION: Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at T-Mobile Arena.
