Vegas holds a 14-13 shots edge, but Columbus has outhit the Golden Knights 19-17 through two periods.
At the second-period break, Columbus and Vegas are tied 1-1, with the Golden Knights narrowly ahead 14-13 in shots. Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk has one goal, no assists, one point, two shots, a plus-1 rating, no hits and no power-play goals. Vegas center Tomas Hertl also has one goal, no assists and one point, with one shot, a plus-1 rating, four hits and no power-play goals. Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson each have an assist for Columbus, while Braeden Bowman and Trevor Connelly have one apiece for Vegas; Jack Eichel leads all skaters with four shots. Cam Talbot has 13 saves on 14 shots (.929), and Carter Hart has 12 saves on 13 shots (.923); neither team has scored a power-play goal.
Key Performers
Denton Mateychuk, CBJ: 1G, 0A, 1P, 2 SOG, +1, 0 hits, 0 PPG Tomas Hertl, VGK: 1G, 0A, 1P, 1 SOG, +1, 4 hits, 0 PPG Talbot: 13 saves/14 shots (.929) | Hart: 12/13 (.923)