LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and Tomas Hertl each had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights won their third straight, 5-2 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.
The Golden Knights, who won for the sixth time in their last seven games, increased their lead in the Pacific Division to six points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers.
At 23-6-3, the Golden Knights are one of only four teams with an NHL-high 23 home wins.
Brett Howden and Tanner Pearson also scored for the Golden Knights while Adin Hill made 29 saves.
Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner scored Toronto’s goals. Joseph Woll allowed three goals and made four saves for the Maple Leafs before being pulled for Anthony Stolarz, who allowed two goals and stopped 16 shots.
The Raiders not only extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, they made him the highest-paid non quarterback in NFL history.
Crosby received a three-year extension worth $106.5 million, with $91.5 million guaranteed, to keep him in Las Vegas through the 2029 season, a person with knowledge of the contract said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the financial details were not announced.
His average salary of $35.5 million in the three-year extension surpasses Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s average deal of $35 million, according to overthecap.com. That was the previous high for a non QB.
Crosby, however, was asked about receiving the richest contract outside of quarterbacks at Wednesday’s news conference. He downplayed the significance of it, saying his focus was on helping the team succeed on the field.