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Rangers Fall 5-2 Against Vegas - Game Recap

Jonathan Marchessault sniped 3 goals in leading Vegas to a 5-2 win over New York on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

Vegas was an underdog by +137 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 5.5.

Jonathan Marchessault(3), Keegan Kolesar, and Sheldon Rempal each scored for the Golden Knights in the victory. Rempal opened the scoring for Vegas.

Adin Hill turned in a 36-save effort for the Golden Knights.

New York got goals from Blake Wheeler, and Kaapo Kakko in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Igor Shesterkin stopped 15 of 19 shots for the Rangers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Vegas went 0-for-2, while the Rangers were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

New York outshot Vegas 38-20 in the game.

Next game, Vegas takes its act on the road to face Detroit looking for another win. For New York, they head on the road to face Ottawa.