Steven Stamkos showcased his prowess with two goals and an assist, leading the Nashville Predators to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Nashville took an impressive 4-0 lead before fending off a late surge from Vegas, who struggled to find their rhythm despite a strong second half.

Nashville's Filip Forsberg contributed with a goal and an assist, while Justus Annunen was solid in net, making 19 saves. Pavel Dorofeyev had a standout performance for Vegas, netting his first career hat trick, marking him as the team's leading scorer.