The Hawks fell behind 5-1 in the first period before their young players led a rally that came up just short in a 7-5 defeat Thursday.

Ivan Barbashev had two goals and two assists, Vegas scored five times in the first period and the Golden Knights held off the Chicago Blackhawks 7-5 on Thursday night. The Golden Knights increased their Pacific Division lead to four points over Edmonton.

Ivan Barbashev recorded his 100 th point as a Golden Knight. LOOKING AHEAD The Golden Knights continue their homestand with their final game against the New Jersey Devils this year on Sunday at 5 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Watch the game on Vegas 34, stream on KnightTime+, or listen live on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340.