In a closely contested NHL game, the Carolina Hurricanes emerged victorious over the Vegas Golden Knights with a final score of 3-1. The match began with the Golden Knights leading 1-0 at the end of the first period, thanks to a goal by Marchessault and two big saves from Hill. The Hurricanes equalized early in the second period with a goal from Andrei Svechnikov, who beautifully backhanded it, making it 1-1. Despite the Golden Knights starting the third period with 1:50 of power play time, the Hurricanes managed to secure a two-goal lead, concluding the game in their favor. Post-game, Golden Knights' coach Bruce Cassidy commented on the team's performance, highlighting issues with the power play and conceding what he considered easy goals, stating, "We got outplayed." The team looks forward to their next game against San Jose, with Hague noting, "We're going to try to get back to our game."
🎥 Head Coach Bruce Cassidy after Saturday's 3-1 loss to Carolina https://t.co/S6Gt1ok4GF
🎥 Hague: We're going to try to get back to our game for Monday in San Jose. https://t.co/iIWxXNRxOj
"We got outplayed and gave up what I thought were easy goals." -Cassidy on what happened in the 3rd Added that it really stung because the power play has been struggling and they give one up instead.
Cassidy says he thought the puck was not knocked down higher than Noesen's shoulders on the CAR 3rd goal. Was convinced it was a good goal and they'd lose the challenge.
Final: Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 1 Third period is the doom of Vegas for the second time this week. 1-1 tie turns into a two-goal loss. San Jose on Monday.
After 2: VGK 1 Hurricanes 0 Canes outshoot the VGK 12-6. The good new for the VGK Is that they will start the 3rd on the PP. #VegasBorn
End of the second, 1-1. The Hurricanes were the better team In the early stages of the second period. Vegas will have 1:50 of power play time to start the third period. A power play goal would be nice.
Knights 1, Canes 1, end 2nd period. VGK w/1:50 PP time to begin 3rd w/Svechnikov sitting for high-sticking.
End of 2: Tied 1-1 Svechnikov's goal is the equalizer in a much better period for Carolina. Outshot Vegas 12-6. Golden Knights have 1:50 of a power play when the third begins.
Andrei Svechnikov man......Canes break out, he drives through the zone and back hands It beautifully. 1-1 to start off the 2nd. #VegasBorn
End of 1: Golden Knights 1, Hurricanes 0 Two big saves from Hill on Kotkaniemi at the end of the frame to cap off a fun 20 minutes. Marchessault's goal the difference, shots 14-9 Vegas.