Golden Knights dominate Kings 4-1 with early scoring blitz

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights took control early Thursday night by scoring four times on their first six shots for a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Vegas heads into the Olympic break with back-to-back victories after losing seven of eight games. The Kings have lost four of five.

Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev each had a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights. Mitch Marner scored a goal for his 799th career point and Ivan Barbashev extended his points streak to five games with two assists.

Barbashev's four-game goal streak, however, ended. Eichel extended his points streak to four games and now has 200 assists in a Golden Knights uniform.

Vegas' Adin Hill made 32 saves for his 100th career victory, his most stops since having 34 on March 15, 2025, against Buffalo.

Trevor Moore scored for the Kings and Anton Forsberg stopped 18 shots. Adrian Kempe's eight-game points streak ended.

The Golden Knights won despite taking six penalties, though one was a fighting major shared by both teams. Los Angeles didn't make Vegas pay, going 0 of 5 on the power play. The last time the Golden Knights committed six penalties was Nov. 20 against Utah, also a 4-1 victory.

Kings forward Andrei Kuzmenko took a puck in the face with 1:42 left in the first period and was taken to the locker room. He returned, however, in the second.

Artemi Panarin, acquired by the Kings on Wednesday in a trade with the Rangers, as expected was not in the lineup. He had 57 points in 52 games for New York, but hadn't played or practiced in about a week.

Kings: Host the Golden Knights on Feb. 25.

Golden Knights: Visit the Kings on Feb. 25.

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Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jacob Moverare (43) and left wing Trevor Moore (12) celebrate after Moore's goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill makes a save against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) celebrates after his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harrison Phillips thinks the New York Jets need to change their mindset after a brutal first season under coach Aaron Glenn.

Phillips, one of the team's veteran leaders, said he noticed a trend as the losses piled up in his first year with New York after being acquired from Minnesota before the season. The defensive tackle thought the “Same Old Jets” mentality that frustrated fans have often mentioned during the team's 15-year playoff drought started to appear in the locker room.

“I think AG inherited a very cancerous, truculent group — whole, top to bottom,” Phillips told Roundtable Sports on Thursday on radio row at the Super Bowl.

Phillips said “it’s not individual people’s fault,” but acknowledged ”it was a very difficult season and I almost wanted to waver on some of my thoughts and my beliefs and my optimism."

Phillips often spoke throughout the season of trying to maintain focus despite the losing. He also regularly spoke positively of Glenn, praising his leadership skills. But he also understands how 10 straight losing seasons could be detrimental to the mindsets of players who were part of several of those.

“I can’t imagine being there for year after year after year after year,” he said, "and not seeing the results that you wanted, and it tainted people.”

In another interview with the New York Post, Phillips clarified that his comments weren't criticizing individuals in the organization but rather the “Same Old Jets” narrative.

“That’s a cancerous thought, a very cancerous idea to be a part of,” he said.

Glenn has made major changes to his coaching staff since the season ending, parting ways with several assistants including offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. Frank Reich was hired Wednesday to oversee the offense next season and Brian Duker was brought aboard last week as the defensive coordinator.

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FILE - New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn yells during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Dec. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

FILE - New York Jets defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Nov. 23, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)