The Golden Knights own the shot advantage, but both goalies are perfect after the first period.
At the first-period break, Detroit and Vegas are tied 0-0, with the Golden Knights holding a 14-8 edge in shots on goal. Vegas captain Jack Eichel has two shots; he’s at 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, even plus-minus, 0 hits and 0 power-play goals, while Detroit defenseman Ben Chiarot has the same line and two shots. Detroit’s Daniil Tarasov has stopped all 14 shots he faced, and Vegas’ Carter Hart has saved all eight for matching 1.000 save percentages. Vegas has driven the shot volume, but Detroit leads 8-5 in hits as the scoreless game stays tight.
Key Performers
Jack Eichel (Vegas): 0-0—0, 2 SOG, even, 0 hits, 0 PPG Ben Chiarot (Detroit): 0-0—0, 2 SOG, even, 0 hits, 0 PPG Tarasov (Detroit): 14 saves on 14 shots, 1.000; Hart (Vegas): 8 on 8, 1.000