LAS VEGAS – The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-3, at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday January 8, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune’s RJ Forbus was there to capture the following TST Images.

Vegas Golden Knights F Reilly Smith (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights F Reilly Smith (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights F Reilly Smith (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) and Vegas Golden Knights G Akira Schmid (40) celebrate after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) and Vegas Golden Knights G Akira Schmid (40) celebrate after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) and Vegas Golden Knights G Akira Schmid (40) celebrate after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach Bruce Cassidy talks to his bench during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach Bruce Cassidy talks to his bench during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach Bruce Cassidy talks to his bench during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights F Mark Stone (61) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights F Mark Stone (61) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights F Mark Stone (61) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Multiple players for the Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets battle for the puck in the crease on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Multiple players for the Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets battle for the puck in the crease on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Multiple players for the Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets battle for the puck in the crease on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) skates off with assistance from his teammates after sustaining an injury on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) skates off with assistance from his teammates after sustaining an injury on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) skates off with assistance from his teammates after sustaining an injury on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights F Mark Stone (61) and Columbus Blue Jackets D Ivan Provorov (9) battle for position during an NHL game on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights F Mark Stone (61) and Columbus Blue Jackets D Ivan Provorov (9) battle for position during an NHL game on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights F Mark Stone (61) and Columbus Blue Jackets D Ivan Provorov (9) battle for position during an NHL game on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights D Ben Hutton (17) plays the puck during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights D Ben Hutton (17) plays the puck during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights D Ben Hutton (17) plays the puck during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights D Ben Hutton (17) skates with the puck through center ice during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vegas Golden Knights D Ben Hutton (17) skates with the puck through center ice during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Vegas Golden Knights D Ben Hutton (17) skates with the puck through center ice during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Vegas Golden Knights and the Columbus Blue Jackets skate out prior to an NHL game on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Vegas Golden Knights and the Columbus Blue Jackets skate out prior to an NHL game on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Vegas Golden Knights and the Columbus Blue Jackets skate out prior to an NHL game on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.