New Jersey carries a two-goal lead and an eight-shot edge into the third, while Vegas has made its presence felt with 29 hits.
New Jersey leads Vegas 4-2 after two periods, outshooting the Golden Knights 23-15 as Vegas holds a 29-9 edge in hits. Arseny Gritsyuk has two goals, five shots and a plus-three rating for the Devils, while Jack Hughes has a goal and five shots. Vegas has answered through Mark Stone's power-play goal and Ivan Barbashev's goal; Mitch Marner has two assists. Connor Hellebuyck has 13 saves on 15 shots for New Jersey (.867), while Adin Hill has stopped 19 of 23 for Vegas (.826).
Key Performers
Arseny Gritsyuk, NJ: 2 goals, 5 shots, +3 Mitch Marner, VGK: 2 assists Mark Stone, VGK: 1 power-play goal