In a tightly contested match, the Vegas Golden Knights fell 4-3 to the Seattle Kraken in a shootout, marking their first loss under head coach John Tortorella. The Golden Knights initially took control of the game, scoring first through Mark Stone at 10:04 in the first period. They extended their lead to 3-1 after a goal from Brett Howden early in the third period. However, a series of unfortunate events allowed the Kraken to rally back, scoring two goals in quick succession to tie the game. The Kraken's Jared McCann and Bobby McMann played pivotal roles in the comeback. In overtime, despite generating several scoring opportunities, the Golden Knights could not capitalize. The shootout saw Mitch Marner score for Vegas, but Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton secured the win for Seattle. Mark Stone's recent performance highlights his importance to the team, while Jack Eichel's ongoing scoring drought raises concerns for the Golden Knights as they head into the playoffs.