The Tahoe Knight Monsters played the Kansas City Mavericks. It was game fifty-five for the Knight Monsters. The Tahoe Knight Monsters are the ECHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. The Knight Monsters had a record of 28-21-5 going into the game. Tahoe were in fourth place in the division. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were coming off back-to-back wins over the Utah Grizzlies. The Kansas City Mavericks are the ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. The Mavericks had a record of 42-9-2. Kansas City were in first place in the league, conference, and division. The Kansas City Mavericks were coming off a win over the Tulsa Oilers.
The Kansas City Mavericks took the lead two minutes into the game. The first goal of the game was scored by David Cotton. His goal was assisted by Jackson Berezowski.
With under six minutes left in the first period, Luke Loheit of Kansas City was called for kneeing. With under five minutes left in the first period, Jack McLaughlin of Kansas City was called for high-sticking. The score was 1-0 after the first period.
Forty-six seconds in the second period, Drake Burgin of the Kansas City Mavericks was called for tripping. On the powerplay, Jake McGrew scored to tie the game for the Tahoe Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by Sloan Stanick and Brennan Kapcheck.
Two minutes into the second period, Jake Durflinger of Tahoe was called for slashing. With under seven minutes left in the second period, Sloan Stanick scored to give the Knight Monsters the lead. His goal was unassisted.
With under three minutes left in the period, Brennan Kapcheck of Tahoe was called for hooking. The Kansas City Mavericks tied the game on the power play. The power play goal was scored by Jackson Berezowski. His goal was assisted by Bobo Carpenter and Luke LaMaster.
The score was tied at 2-2 heading into the third period.
Four minutes into the third period, the Mavericks retook the lead. Jackson Jutting scored the goal. His goal was assisted by Jack Randl and Drake Burgin.
Nine minutes into the third period, Casey Carreau scored to give the Mavericks a two-goal lead. His goal was assisted by Jackson Berezowski and Drake Burgin.
With under four minutes left in the game, Trant Swick of the Tahoe Kngiht Monsters was called for roughing. On the power play, Jackson Berezowski scored for the Mavericks. His goal was assisted by Jack McLaughlin and Drake Burgin.
The final score was 5-2, Kansas City Mavericks.
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The Kansas City Mavericks scored an early goal to open the game. They carried that into the second period. The Tahoe Knight Monsters tied the game and took the lead in the second period. The Mavericks tied the game late in the second period. The Mavericks would take the lead and put the game out of reach in the final period. Four straight Kansas City goals are what won them this game. The Knight Monsters had the lead. They did not build on it. The offense did not show up in the third period for Tahoe. The Tahoe defense was not able to stop Kansas City in the third period. Most of the game was close. Then the Mavericks took over the third period. It was a disappointing loss for Tahoe.
Zac Electrifly 
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