Braeden Bowman’s power-play goal is the difference as Vegas holds a narrow lead after two periods.
Vegas leads 1-0 after two periods, with Braeden Bowman’s power-play strike the only goal so far. Bowman has one goal and one shot, while Shea Theodore and Ivan Barbashev each have an assist and one shot on goal. Vegas has a slim 19-18 edge in shots and leads 11-4 in blocked shots, but Ottawa is out-hitting the Knights 19-10. Adin Hill has stopped all 18 shots he has faced for a 1.000 save percentage, while Ottawa’s Jonas Johansson has 18 saves on 19 shots (.947).
Key Performers
Braeden Bowman (Vegas): 1 goal, 1 power-play goal, 1 shot Shea Theodore (Vegas): 1 assist, 1 point, 1 shot Adin Hill (Vegas): 18 saves on 18 shots, 1.000 SV%