In a tightly contested NHL matchup, the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights were tied 1-1 after two periods. The Panthers dominated the first period with a 20-3 shot advantage but failed to score. Vegas captain Mark Stone broke the deadlock 1:21 into the second period, notching his fourth goal in the last five periods against Florida. The Panthers' Sam Bennett equalized with a goal from the circle, making it 1-1 with 11:02 remaining in the second. Florida had 28 shots on goal to Vegas's 16 by this point. Both teams were strong on the penalty kill, with Florida set for their third power play opportunity after Vegas incurred another penalty.
Benny ties it up!!! 🚨 https://t.co/7bdKRwBuPv
Being a goalie must suck. So good for so long and then one little mistake and we're tied.
Sam Bennett ties this one up with a snipe from the circle with 11:02 to go. 1-1. (SOG:28-16 FLA)
#FlaPanthers tie it up on their 28th shot on goal of the game. Sam Bennett with a great shot from the right circle. 1-1 with 11:02 left in the second period.
red team tied it, 1-1
#FlaPanthers tie it at 1 … outshooting Vegas 28-6
Shot attempts for #FlaPanthers and VGK is 49-13 mid-2nd. Vegas up 1-0
#FLAPanthers kill off the penalty…
this guy scores a lot of big goals! 😎 https://t.co/k85LuwCsxG
Rodrigues called for holding Whitecloud. Golden Knights, after killing their third penalty, go to the power play for the first time.
PK has definitely come through tonight. Now the PP has a chance to give the Golden Knights a multi-goal lead... in this game. Crazy.
After another strong PK, the Golden Knights will get their first look on the power play. Rodrigues for holding Whitecloud.
first one of the game for us!!! https://t.co/qkHbVj5cq1
Golden Knights are outshooting the Panthers 2-1 in the period. Stop the count. But Cotter is going to the box so this might be adjusted slightly.
Ugh. Vegas called for too many men. Panthers back to the power play. Bruce Cassidy disagrees.
Vegas takes a @2_much_man penalty 2:25 into the second. #FlaPanthers (0-2) get another shot on the PP.
The #FlaPanthers going on third power play (0/2) down 1-0 to Vegas. SOG: 21-5
Florida leaves Mark Stone all alone in front, and he beats Bobrovsky with a quick shot from in tight. Barbashev made the pass from behind the net. Just like that it’s 1-0 Vegas.
Unbelievable. First real opportunity of the game and Stone buries it. Hockey is incredible.
On the fifth shot of the game, Mark Stone from Barbashev. 1-0 Golden Knights. Incredible.
Vegas goes up 1-0 early in the second.
Mark Stone. 1-0 Vegas. That’s four goals for Mark Stone in the last five periods against Florida.
WHO BUT THE CAPTAIN?! https://t.co/ULahCX74XU
Mark Stone puts Vegas up 1-0 just 1:21 into the second period. It was Vegas’ fifth shot of the game. Florida has 21.
1-0 Vegas over the #FlaPanthers on their fifth overall shot on goal... anyone surprised? 18:39 left in the second.
Vegas, being outshot 21-5, leads #FlaPanthers 1-0 with 18:39 left 2nd
puck dropped for the second! we need you with us, Vegas! 🫡
Keegan Kolesar has returned for the second period 🙌
END OF 1: Panthers 0, Knights 0 Shots: 20-3 FLA Cats have had issues this season when they haven't cashed in during dominant periods like that this season. Let's hope Vegas doesn't find its footing. Might've been the best period of the season from Florida.