Blackhawks Skate Into Vegas Buzzsaw, Drop 5-2 Decision

The Golden Knights made T-Mobile Arena feel like home ice torture chamber Tuesday night, dismantling the visiting Blackhawks 5-2 in a game that was closer on the scoreboard than it felt on the ice. Vegas controlled the tempo from puck drop, and Chicago never found an answer.

The Knights built their cushion methodically, spreading the offense around and capitalizing when it mattered. Chicago managed a pair of consolation tallies, but by then Vegas had already established the kind of lead that lets you coast through the third period without breaking a sweat. The Blackhawks' road woes continue – shocking absolutely nobody who's watched this team try to play meaningful hockey away from the United Center this season.

Vegas did what good teams do to rebuilding squads: they imposed their will, won the special teams battle, and never let Chicago sniff momentum. The Blackhawks are collecting frequent flyer miles and losses in equal measure out West.

DarkHorse didn't touch this one with a published pick, which in hindsight looks like the smartest non-decision of the night. Sometimes the best bet is no bet, and watching Chicago try to hang with a playoff-caliber Vegas squad definitely qualified. The Knights roll on; the Blackhawks roll over.