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Vegas Golden Knights: Third period collapse, other takeaways from Boston

By Andrew Steele-Davis

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 21: Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) scores the game winner besting Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nick Holden (22) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 21, 2020, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 21: Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) scores the game winner besting Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nick Holden (22) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 21, 2020, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 21: Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with Nate Schmidt #88 after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at TD Garden on January 21, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 21: Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with Nate Schmidt #88 after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at TD Garden on January 21, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

2. Hague’s Big Moment

Good things come to those who wait.

That was certainly the case for Nic Hague who carved out a moment he’ll never forget in Boston on Tuesday.

After ripping the puck against numerous posts in frustration through 37 games, the rookie defenseman couldn’t light the lamp despite his best efforts.

He had produced after tallying 10 assists in his rookie year, but putting the puck in the net was proving to be a difficult task.

However, all that changed on Tuesday as Hague finally broke the hoodo to record his first ever career goal in the National Hockey League.

After being dished the puck by Nate Schmidt, Hague unleashed an absolute bomb past Jaroslav Halak to secure his milestone moment.

It was a long time coming for Hague and the execution of the goal certainly made the wait worth it for the blueliner.

And, given the deadly release and big shot that Hague has in his arsenal, it certainly won’t be the defensemen’s last.

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