The Tahoe Knight Monsters played the Rapid City Rush on Friday. The Tahoe Knight Monsters are the ECHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. The Rapid City Rush are the ECHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. The Knight Monsters were coming off a loss to the Rapid City Rush. The Knight Monsters had lost three games in a row. The Rapid City Rush were coming off a win over the Tahoe Knight Monsters. This was a divisional matchup. Their last meeting was on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. The Rush won that game 4-0.
Two minutes into the game, Hunter Donohoe scored the first goal for the Rapid City Rush. The opening goal was assisted by Alec Butcher.
Three minutes into the game, Seth Fyten of Rapid city was called for high-sticking. Five minutes into the game, Keanan Stewart of the Tahoe Knight Monsters was called for hooking. Eight minutes into the game, the Bobby Russell scored for the Knight Monsters to tie the game. The tying goal was assisted by Keanan Stewart and Tyler Rollwagen.
With under two minutes left in the opening period, Samuel Mayer of Tahoe and Hunter Donohoe of Rapid City were called for unsportsmanlike conduct. At the end of the period, Shane Smith of Tahoe was called for roughing. Tucker Ness of Tahoe was called for cross-checking. Ryan Wagner of Rapid City was called for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct. Andrew Noel of Rapid City was called for cross-checking. The score was tied at 1-1 after the first period.
With under nine minutes left in the second period, Jake McGrew of the Tahoe Knight monsters was called for slashing. With under six minutes left in the second period, Ryan Wagner scored to give the Rapid City Rush the lead. His goal was assisted by Hunter Donohoe and Tyler Inamoto.
With under five minutes left in the second period, Quinn Olson scored to give the Rush a two goal lead. His goal was unassisted.
With under two minutes left in the second period, Alex Young scored for the Rush. His goal was assisted by Marko Sikic and Alex Campbell.
With under a minute left in the second period, Tyler Inamoto of Rapid City was called for hooking. At the end of the period, Andrew Noel was called for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Rush had a three-goal lead going into the third period.
A minute into the third period, Shane Smith, scored for the Tahoe Knight Monsters. His goal was assisted by Jake McGrew. This goal brought the lead down to two goals.
Four minutes into the third period, Noah Nelson scored for the Knight Monsters. His goal was unassisted. His goal brought the lead down to one goal.
Seven minutes into the third period, Will Portokalis of Rapid City was called for tripping. The final score was 4-3, Rapid City Rush.
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The Rapid City Rush got on the board early to start the game. The Tahoe Knight Monsters tied the game before the end of the first period. The Rush dominated the second period with three goals. The Knight Monsters scored two more in the third period. It was not enough. The comeback was short. The Rush held on to win. The Knight Monsters had a quiet offense in the second period. Tahoe let Rapid City score three times in the last ten minutes of the second period. The effort was there. More in this game than the last few. It just was not enough. With this loss the Knight Monsters losing streak is now at four games.
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