The Tahoe Knight Monsters played the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday. The game is at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were fourth in the Mountain Division with a record of 32-28-6. The Tahoe Knight Monsters are the ECHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were coming off an overtime loss to the Cincinnati Cyclones. The Cincinnati Cyclones were in sixth place in the Central Division with a record of 32-28-4. The Cincinnati Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leads. The Cincinnati Cyclones were coming off an overtime victory over the Tahoe Knight Monsters. It’s Star Wars night.
Four minutes into the game, the Tahoe Knight Monsters took the lead. Eight minutes into the game the Cincinnati Cyclones were called for slashing. On the power play, the Knight Monsters took a two goal lead. With under two minutes left in the opening period, both teams received matching penalties for roughing. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were leading the game 2-0 after the first period.
A minute into the second period, the Cincinnati Cyclones were called for roughing. Eight minutes into the second period, The Cyclones were called for roughing. At the same time the Tahoe Knight Monsters were called for roughing. Nine minutes into the second period, Tahoe were called for roughing. With six minutes left in the second period, Tahoe were called for tripping. With a minute left in the second period, Tahoe were called for high-sticking. The Tahoe Knight Monsters were still leading the game 2-0 heading into the third period.
With under four minutes left in the game the Cincinnati Cyclones pulled their goalie for the extra attacker. With twenty-eight seconds left in the game, the Tahoe Knight Monsters scored on the empty net to take a three goal lead. The final score was 3-0, Tahoe Knight Monsters.
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In his first game as a pro and with the Tahoe Knight Monsters, Alex Tracy got a shutout.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters have now played 67 games. They have a record of 33-28-6 with 72 points. They are in fourteenth place overall in the ECHL. They are in seventh place in the Western Conference. They are in fourth place in the Mountain Division. They are in a playoff spot. They are eleven points into a playoff spot. They are not in danger of moving out of a playoff spot right now. There is only one playoff spot left in the division. The Kansas City Mavericks, the Idaho Steelheads, and the Allen Americans have all secured playoff spots. The best Tahoe can finish right now is third place in the division. Tahoe are seven points away from third place. With six games remaining, Tahoe can secure up to ten more points. Tahoe may need all of those points to move into third place. Tahoe can finish the season with up to 82 points.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters need three more points to secure the final playoff spot in the division. The Rapid City Rush can finish the season with up to 72 points. The Wichita Thunder can finish the season with 74 points. The Tulsa Oilers and Utah Grizzlies have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Oilers can finish the season with up to 65 points.The Utah Grizzlies can finish the season with up to 71 points.
If the Wichita Thunder lose their next game, and the Tahoe Knight Monsters win, the Tahoe Knight Monsters will secure a playoff spot. The Tahoe Knight Monsters may also be able to secure a playoff spot off tie breakers before the Wichita Thunder are even able to tie Tahoe in points. The Wichita Thunder are playing the Utah Grizzlies tonight. The Tahoe Knight Monsters also have a game tonight.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters are playing the Cincinnati Cyclones in game 68. This game will be on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. The Game will take place at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The Tahoe Knight Monsters have five games remaining in the regular season.
Zac Electrifly 
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