Theodore has goal and assist, Schmid gets shutout as Golden Knights beat Devils 3-0

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Shea Theodore had a goal and an assist, Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Friday night.

Tomas Hertl and Ivan Barbashev also scored and Jack Eichel had two assists for Vegas, which has won three straight after a four-game skid (0-2-2). Schmid, who spent three seasons with New Jersey before being traded to Vegas on June 29, 2024, finished with 24 saves to get his third career shutout — second this season.

Jacob Markstrom had 24 saves for the Devils, who were shut out for the second straight game and finished a winless four-game homestand (0-4-0). New Jersey lost 3-0 to Dallas on Wednesday night.

The Devils shuffled all four lines and got off to a slow start as they were outshot 13-5 in the first period.

Theodore got the Golden Knights on the scoreboard with 13 seconds left in the opening period, scoring from the right circle after a pass from Eichel.

New Jersey then outshot Vegas 11-7 in a scoreless second period.

There were no penalties until Vegas' Brandon Saad was sent off for tripping at 2:16 of the third period. The Devils had only one shot on goal during the advantage.

New Jersey got another power play nearly 10 minutes later when Noah Hanifin was called for delay of game for sending the puck over the glass, but the Devils were held without a shot on goal.

The Golden Knights got their first power play 5 seconds after their penalty expired as New Jersey's Nico Hischier was whistled for hooking. Hertl took advantage as he tipped Mitch Marner's one-timer past Markstrom with 4:26 remaining for his team-leading 12th of the season.

With Hischier in the penalty box again, Barbashev scored on the rebound of Eichel's shot from center point that hit the left post with 1:24 left.

Golden Knights: At New York Rangers on Sunday night.

Devils: At Boston on Saturday night.

AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) defends his net against Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl, on ice, and defenseman Ben Hutton (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom and Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) watch a shot go wide of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid, left, makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) is congratulated after scoring a goal by Mark Stone (61) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Derrick White had five 3-pointers and added 19 points, and Jordan Walsh finished with 17 points for the Celtics, who have won four straight and six out of seven. Boston hit a season-high 24 3-pointers and had 31 assists.

The Lakers lost for just the second time in 10 games. James sat with sciatica, which kept him sidelined for the first 14 games this season, and left foot joint arthritis. Doncic was out for the second straight game for personal reasons.

Austin Reaves led Los Angeles with 36 points and eight assists. Gabe Vincent added 18 points.

With the game out of hand in the fourth quarter and his father looking on from the bench in street clothes, Bronny James checked in with 6:38 to play. He finished 2 of 3 from the field with five points and an assist in TD Garden debut. He didn't make the trip for the Lakers' visit to Boston last season.

Boston never trailed and led by 29 points in the second quarter.

The Lakers cut the deficit to 15 entering the fourth quarter, but the Celtics quickly got it back above 20 to end the threat.

Lakers: At Philadelphia on Sunday night.

Celtics: At Toronto on Sunday.

AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, takes a 3-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh, left, battles for a loose ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Los Angeles Lakers' Lebron James yawns while standing next to the bench during an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)