It appeared that the Vegas Golden Knights were going to cruise to a victory in Game 2 but the Carolina Hurricanes had other plans as they staged a comeback, though Vegas forced the contest into overtime. Still, it was Carolina who netted the overtime goal from Seth Jarvis to even the series as it heads to Vegas for the next two games.
Incredibly, every Game 2 Carolina has participated in this postseason went to overtime and they won each of them. This series saw the only difference in score.
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas forward Brett Howden continued his hot streak with two goals in Game 2 to bring his tally to 13 and Mark Stone scored with under two minutes left to send the game to overtime but it wasn’t enough as the series is now tied 1-1.
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The biggest question for Vegas is the availability of defenseman Brayden McNabb after he took a puck to the and had to leave the building in Game 2 to get checked out at the hospital. As expected, the team has provided no clues if he’s able to return tonight. Kaedan Korczak will draw back in his place if McNabb can’t go tonight.
Projected Lineup
Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Pavel Dorofeyev
Brett Howden — William Karlsson — Mitch Marner
Tomas Hertl — Colton Sissons — Mark Stone
Cole Smith — Nic Dowd — Keegan Kolesar
Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
Noah Hanifin — Rasmus Andersson
Dylan Coghlan — Jeremy Lauzon
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Carter Hart
Adin Hill
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes looked sleepy for the first two periods of Game 2 but found their mojo in the third period and almost won in regulation. Alas, overtime was needed but Seth Jarvis was the hero to take the 4-3 victory even this entertaining series. There aren’t any anticipated lineup changes ahead of Game 3.
Projected Lineup
Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Seth Jarvis
Taylor Hall — Logan Stankoven — Jackson Blake
Nikolaj Ehlers — Jordan Staal — Jordan Martinook
William Carrier — Mark Jankowski — Eric Robinson
Jaccob Slavin — Jalen Chatfield
K’Andre Miller — Sean Walker
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Shayne Gostisbehere — Alexander Nikishin
Frederik Andersen
Brandon Bussi
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