Coming off a tough loss in Tampa Bay on Tuesday, the Vegas Golden Knights looked to end their long road trip with a win in Southern Florida on Thursday night.
They would do so in dominating fashion, beating the Florida Panthers 7-2, with huge contributions from Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty.
Through the game, Mark Stone was unarguably the best player on the ice, playing exceptional defense and finding the back of the net twice, including a beautiful coast to coast goal.
Go off, Mark Stone.
💪 pic.twitter.com/xARODTEM26— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) February 7, 2020
Stone would inevitably lead the game in points, finishing the night with 5 total (2G, 3A,) effectively setting the Vegas Golden Knights franchise record for most points in a regular season game. It would be the fourth time of his career, including a huge 5-point game against San Jose during the 18-19 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Mark Stone was the 1st player in franchise history to register a 5 point game when he did it in the playoffs last year (hat trick game against SJS).
He now becomes the 1st to do it in a regular-season game.
It's the 4th time he's done it in his career.— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) February 7, 2020
The record-setting night would also boost Stone to 20+ goals and 30+ assists through the regular season for the sixth consecutive time.
#VegasBorn Mark Stone recorded 5 points on Thursday (2 G, 3 A), giving him 20+ goals & 30+ assists for the 6th consecutive season. pic.twitter.com/QFkc2X6TNE— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) February 7, 2020
