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Rasmus Andersson scores as Vegas beats Edmonton

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  • Rasmus Andersson scored his 16th goal of the season for Vegas in a 5-1 win over Edmonton.
  • After the goal, Andersson had an exchange with an Edmonton fan who showed him the middle finger.
  • The victory puts Vegas one point behind Edmonton and Anaheim in the Pacific Division with five games remaining.

Rasmus Andersson scored a goal for the Vegas Golden Knights in a game against the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton. The goal came in the third period on a hard shot during a power play, making the score 5-1 for Vegas. It was Andersson's 16th goal of the season, which is five more than his previous personal best.

After scoring, Andersson went to the boards and appeared to say something to an Edmonton fan who was standing up with a beer mug and shouting. The fan showed Andersson the middle finger, and Andersson then turned away and was congratulated by teammates. The goal was the last of the game, and the win helps Vegas close in on the lead in the Pacific Division, now trailing first-place Edmonton and second-place Anaheim by one point with five games left in the season.

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