The Tahoe Knight Monsters hit the ice for game fifty-two of the season as they faced off against the Utah Grizzlies. Tahoe entered the contest sitting fourth in the division with a 26-20-5 record. They were looking for their third win in a row. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were coming off back-to-back wins against the Idaho Steelheads. The Tahoe Knight Monsters are affiliated with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Utah Grizzlies, meanwhile, came into the matchup in seventh place in the division with a 19-25-7 record. The Grizzlies, the ECHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, were looking for win after a loss to the Allen Americans.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters took the lead a minute into the game. Jordan Gustafson scored the goal. His goal was assisted by Sloan Stanick and Linden Alger.
The Utah Grizzlies tied the game less than thirty seconds later. The tying goal was cored by Danny Dzhaaniyev. His goal was assisted by Reilly Connors and Stepan Timofeyev. With seven minutes left in the period, The Grizzlies took the lead with a goal from Reilly Connors. His goal was assisted by Danny Dzhaniyev and Stepan Timofeyev. With under four minutes left in the first period, Linden Alger of Tahoe was called for tripping. On the power play, the Grizzlies took a two goal lead. The goal was scored by Evan Friesen. His goal was assisted by Reed Lebster and Danny Dzhaniyev. The Grizzlies had a 3-1 lead after the first period.
A minute into the second period, Tyler Gratton of the Utah Grizzlies was called for interference. Six minutes into the second period, John Galett scored for the Grizzlies. His goal was assisted by Mikey Collella and Yaroslav Yevdokimov. Eight seconds later, Maxim Barbashev scored for the Grizzlies. His goal was assisted by Luc Salem and Dylan Gratton. Nine minutes into the second period, Maxim Barbashev of Utah was called for delay of game. With under eight minutes left in the period, Jake Durflinger of the Tahoe Knight Monsters was called for roughing. On the power play, Maxim Barbashev of Utah was called for tripping. On the power play, Tahoe scored. Sloan Stanick scored for the Knight Monsters His goal was assisted by Artur Cholach.
With three minutes left in the period, Andrew Noel scored for the Grizzlies. His goal was assisted by Stpan Timofeyev and Danny Dzhaniyev. At the end of the period, Andrew Noel of Utah was given a game misconduct and a double minor penalty for roughing. Devon Paliani of Tahoe was also given a double minor penalty and a misconduct for roughing. The Grizzlies were leading 6-2 going into the third period.
Four minutes in the third period, the Grizzlies scored again. Stepan Timofeyev scored the seven goal for Utah. His goal was assisted by Reilly Connors and Danny Dzhaniyev. Seven minutes into the third period, Eric Olson scored the third goal for the Tahoe Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by Dawson McKinney and Jake Durflinger.
Utah scored their eighth goal of the game less than thirty seconds later. Reilly Connors scored the goal. His goal was assisted by Danny Dzhaniyev. Eight minutes into the third period, Sloan Stanick of Tahoe was called for roughing, C.J. Valerian of Tahoe was called for roughing and given a misconduct, Mathieu Boislard of Utah was called for roughing and given a misconduct, Luke Manning of Utah was called for roughing and given a misconduct, Luc Salem of Utah was given a penalty for slashing, and Samuel Mayer of Tahoe was called for roughing and given a misconduct. Lots of penalties in one play. The final score was 8-3, Utah Grizzlies.
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The offense of the Utah Grizzlies was just too much for the Tahoe Knight Monsters to handle in this one. There were also a lot of penalties. Lots of penalties has been a recent trend in Tahoe Knight Monsters games. Now is the time where the Knight Monsters need to win games heading into the playoffs. Instead, Tahoe plays continues to play inconstant.
Zac Electrifly 
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