The score is tied 1-1, but Vegas leads 27-18 in shots as both goalies stand tall.
Columbus and Vegas are locked 1-1, with the Golden Knights holding a 27-18 edge in shots. Denton Mateychuk and Tomas Hertl have the goals; Mateychuk is +1 with 2 shots and 6 blocked shots, while Hertl is +1 with 1 shot and 4 hits. Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson each have an assist for Columbus, while Braeden Bowman and Trevor Connelly each have one for Vegas. Jack Eichel leads all skaters with 6 shots on goal, though he has no points. Cam Talbot has stopped 26 of 27 (.963) for Columbus; Carter Hart has 17 saves on 18 shots (.944) for Vegas.
Key Performers
Denton Mateychuk (CBJ): 1 G, +1, 2 SOG, 6 blocks Tomas Hertl (VGK): 1 G, +1, 1 SOG, 4 hits Talbot (CBJ): 26 saves on 27 shots; Hart (VGK): 17 on 18