The Tahoe Knight Monsters played the Kansas City Mavericks on Friday. The Tahoe Knight Monsters are the ECHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. The Knight Monsters were third in the division. The Knight Monsters had a record of 22-13-3 going into the game. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were coming off an overtime win over the Wichita Thunder. The Kansas City Mavericks are the ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. The Mavericks were in first place in the division. They were also in first place overall in the ECHL. The Mavericks had a record of 27-7-3 going into the game. The Kansas City Mavericks were coming off three straight wins over the Utah Grizzlies. The Mavericks were on a twelve-game winning streak.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters were looking for their second win in a row. They were also looking for their twenty-third win of the season. The Kansas City Mavericks were looking for their twenty-eighth win of the season. They were also looking for their thirteenth win in a row. The Knight Monsters were facing their toughest challenge of the season. Tahoe were trying to stop Kansas City. Kansas City were red hot. Kansas City had a lot of momentum going into this game. Tahoe was looking to prove themselves as a top team. Tahoe was looking to close the gap in the standings. Tahoe were close to second in the division. Despite Tahoe being a top ECHL team, this matchup felt like a big challenge. This was definitely a true test for Tahoe.
Five minutes into the game, Marcus Crawford of the Kansas City Mavericks was called for slashing. The Tahoe Knight Monsters took the lead on the power play. The goal was scored by #25 Casey Bailey. His goal was assisted by #96 Brennan Kapcheck and #19 Luke Adam. Eight minutes into the game, Linden Alger of Tahoe was called for Boarding. On the power play, the Mavericks tied the game. The tying goal was scored by #11 Landon McCallum. His goal was assisted by #15 Marcus Crawford and #9 Jackson Jutting. Nine minutes into the game, Mike O’Leary of Tahoe was called for holding. Twelve minutes into the game, Nolan Sullivan of Kansas City was called for high-sticking. Thirteen minutes into the game, Devon Paliani of Tahoe was called for holding. With under two minutes left in the opening period, the Kngiht Monsters scored to regain the lead. The goal was scored by #23 Brendan Dowler. His goal was assisted by #65 Devon Paliani and #21 Adam Pitters. With three seconds left in the first period, the Mavericks scored to tie the game again. #15 Marcus Crawford scored the goal. His goal was assisted by #7 Zach Uens. The score was tied at 2-2 after the first period.
Eight minutes into the second period, the Kansas City Mavericks took the lead. #21 Jimmy Glynn scored the unassisted goal to give them the lead. Shortly after the goal, Jake Durflinger of the Tahoe Knight Monsters was given a double-minor penalty for roughing. At the same time, Drake Burgin of Kansas City was called for roughing. Ten minutes into the second period, C.J. Valerian of Tahoe was called for cross-checking. Twelve minutes into the second period, Linden Alger of Tahoe was called for elbowing. On the power play, the Mavericks scored to take a two-goal lead. The goal was scored by #9 Jackson Jutting. His goal was assisted by #15 Marcus Crawford and #11 Landon McCallum. With under six minutes left in the second period, Lucas Sowder of Kansas City was called for tripping. The Kansas City Mavericks had a 4-2 lead after the second period.
Seven minutes into the third period, #82 Jack Randl scored for the Kansas City Mavericks. His goal was assisted by #9 Jackson Jutting and #11 Landon McCallum. Shortly after the goal, Luke Loheit of Kansas City was called for high-sticking. With under four minutes left in the game, Brennan Kapcheck of the Tahoe Knight Monsters was called for high-sticking. With under two minutes left in the game, Jackson Berezowski was called for elbowing. The Knight Monsters scored on the following power play. #10 Mike O’Leary scored the goal. His goal was assisted by #25 Casey Bailey and #19 Luke Adam. The final score was 3-5, Kansas City Mavericks.
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Zac Electrifly 
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