Thus, Boston's NHL record stood at 14 games.
Before tonight's loss, Boston had 20 wins and three losses in the start of this year's season, which is also a record.
It is the fewest number of games a team has played to reach 20 wins in a season.
- It was in that way that our winning streak was to be broken.
We fought back, we did everything we could to win the game and in the end it was a good team that beat us, says Boston forward Taylor Hall according to the NHL's website.
It was the first win against Boston for Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy since he was fired by Boston in June after six seasons with the club.
After the first period, he was celebrated with a high light package on the big screen and a loud standing ovation.
Boston fought back from 0-3
- I didn't know how I would be received.
It was a nice gesture by the Boston organization and I appreciate it.
I have such great respect for them, says Cassidy who was clearly moved during the ceremony.
Boston battled back from 0-3 down before Reilly Smith made it 4-3 for Vegas in the shootout.
- They were persistent today, although some fatigue is starting to be felt in the group at the end of the road trip, says Cassidy.
Vegas also got an NHL record, where you can count on most things.
The team has the most wins in the first 400 games played in the NHL: 235. The previous record for the number of wins in their 400 games as a club was answered by Edmonton in 1917 when they won 223 games.