The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in a game that showcased their resilience and strategic prowess. The match, held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was a part of a back-to-back series for the Hurricanes, following their win against the Arizona Coyotes, where Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 30 out of 31 shots and the team had five different goal-scorers. Against the Golden Knights, the game began with the Golden Knights taking an early lead with a goal from Jonathan Marchessault, marking his 28th of the season and his 11th in the last 12 games. However, the Hurricanes bounced back, with Andrei Svechnikov scoring a remarkable backhand goal to tie the game. The Hurricanes then took the lead with a goal from Stefan Noesen, which was not challenged by the Golden Knights' coach despite suspicions of a high stick. The team solidified their win with a final score, ending the game at 3-1. Spencer Martin, the Hurricanes' goaltender, was praised for his exceptional performance, especially during the first period, which kept the team in the game. Martin stopped 30 out of 31 shots. The Golden Knights' line of Marchessault, Roy, and Barbashev was noted for their point streak, but it wasn't enough to secure a win against the Hurricanes' defense.
Can't wait to talk about this one. @Canes 3-1 win in Vegas! https://t.co/Filbb9kbBG #CauseChaos #Canes #NHL #Raleigh
"Spencer Martin was the difference. He kept us in it in the first period when we were not very good and I thought they were very good... He gave us a chance." A direct and to-the-point Rod Brind'Amour about his goaltender's performance tonight. https://t.co/Xhbmt9wlYM
"We knew it was going to be extremely tough for the end of a trip, playing the defending champs at home. I'm really proud of my guys in front of me, they fought til the very end." Spencer Martin after earning a second win in his second game as a member of the #Canes. https://t.co/ToJoeXWOxB
It's a final from Vegas: Carolina Hurricanes 3 Golden Knights 1 https://t.co/0gEASf12Fg Photos: Tyge O'Donnell https://t.co/tCloiqRFwE
Final, 3-1 Carolina. For the second consecutive game on home ice, the Golden Knights lose in regulation after opening the scoring. The shorthanded goal was simply a back breaker.
Final- Carolina 3, Vegas 1 Next up, the Golden Knights head to San Jose for the front end of a back-to-back on Monday, then host the Predators Tuesday night.
Carolina is an elite defensive team, and they've held the Golden Knights in check for the 2nd and 3rd period. Vegas had chances in front of the net in the 1st, but the Hurricanes shored that up and have really held them out of dangerous areas.
Final media timeout of regulation! The #Canes remain ahead, 3-1. If this holds, the man between the pipes for Carolina is going to deserve some serious praise for the storm he weathered to start the night.
Cassidy doesn't challenge, so it's 3-1 Hurricanes. Important to remember that because Noesen hit the puck again to put it into the net, the standard for high stick on the initial touch is Noesen's shoulder's, not the cross bar. It was clearly above the cross bar, but might've… https://t.co/Rc3gzVZB46
Stefan Noesen appeared to have high-sticked a puck above the crossbar, but Cassidy isn't challenging. Suddenly, Hurricanes up 3-1 and the third-period woes for the Golden Knights continue.
The #Canes add some insurance! Stefan Noesen extends the lead to 3-1 after he knocks one down and in.
The Fortress is rocking as the @GoldenKnights look to take down the @Canes. We're tied up at one goal and heading to the third period. https://t.co/3kS2mPT3ox https://t.co/R7aWsdzETl
Golden Knights will have 1:50 of power play time to start the third period in a 1-1 game against Carolina. Huge chance tor VGK to take control of a tight game.
After 2 periods: Hurricanes 1 Golden Knights 1 https://t.co/wlpXlgiOOv
Adin Hill knocked Svechnikov off balance with a little jab to the back of his leg, Svechnikov's stick swung around and hit Pietrangelo in the face. Power play for Vegas to start the 3rd.
40 minutes down, 20 (or more) to go. 1-1. The #Canes were much better in the second than they were in the first. They needed something from one of their big dogs and they got it in the form of a wonderful backhand beauty from Andrei Svechnikov. Now, can they find one more?
Svechnikov to the box for high-sticking. Vegas to their second power play of the game. Just 10 seconds left in the second period.
VGK look infintely more dangerous when Marchessault, Barbashev, and Roy are out there than any other line.
VGK spent a lot of offensive zone time In the 1st, Carolina Is doing the same In the 2nd. #VegasBorn
The line of Marchessault, Roy, and Barbashev has now recorded a point in 11 straight games. Since becoming a line on Jan. 13, the trio has accumulated 43 points (18-25–43) in 12 GP. #VegasBorn
Vegas has 3 shots through 12 minutes of play in the second period. Carolina has possessed the puck a ton in this middle frame.
Gorgeous backhander by Andrei Svechnikov beats Adin Hill top shelf and it's 1-1, VGK, Carolina
Andrei Svechnikov ties it 1-1 with an incredible backhand. He used his body to shield the puck from Pietrangelo as he drove in, then just roofed it over Hill's blocker. What a shot.
Second period time at T-Mobile Arena. Spencer Martin was really good to start the night, stopping 12 of 13. https://t.co/jf3QNn9zM1
The @GoldenKnights are up at the end of the first period thanks to a goal by Jonathan Marchessault. There's still plenty of game left and you can watch on Vegas 34. https://t.co/8uN6lRXoTY https://t.co/EeM69PKPmW
Done with 20 minutes in Vegas. 1-0, Golden Knights. No two ways about it, the home side was the better team in that period. What the #Canes brought to the table in that stanza isn't going to cut it. Thankfully, it's only a one-goal hole.
Vegas leads 1-0 after one period. Really poor opening frame for Carolina, especially in front of their net. The Golden Knights got to seemingly every puck in front. Martin made some big saves to keep it a one-goal game.
End of the first, 1-0 Vegas. Overall, a solid period from Vegas.
Vegas claims the first goal of the night. After their initial two-on-one didn't fall, they stuck with it and tapped it home seconds later. Jonathan Marchessault. 9:45 to go in the opening frame.
Add In a goal to this line! Knights break the puck out and after a bit of chaos In front of the net, Marchessault nets his 28th goal of the season. VGK 1 Hurricanes 0 https://t.co/sbOB3jhmVJ
Marchessault gets the steal deep in the zone to spring the 2-on-1, then never stops skating to get up there and poke in the 2nd rebound. I told you, this man is on it tonight. 1-0 VGK
Not how they drew it up, but Vegas takes the lead with a Marchessault goal. That's just outracing Carolina to loose pucks on the rush. 1-0
Marchessault. 1-0 Vegas. His 11th goal in his last 12 games. You read that right.
The Barbashev-Roy-Marchessault line has had quite the start early In this game. Canes though have had some real good looks when rushing up the Ice. #VegasBorn
Unreal passing play by Vegas, started by a great individual effort by Marchessault, but Spencer Martin makes the save. Both goalies standing tall early tonight.
After scoring just 16 seconds in last night, the #Canes were nearly on the other side of things tonight. Instead, Spencer Martin makes an early stop after a breakdown. Encouraging. https://t.co/aRt329EKCk
The @GoldenKnights are ready to rock the @Canes. Tune in to Vegas 34 tonight. Our coverage starts at 7 p.m. https://t.co/YTJkIvO5d3 https://t.co/p1E6mqXR6h
With Pyotr Kochetkov earning the win last night, it feels like there's a good chance Spencer Martin will get the nod this evening in Vegas. It's been 24 days since his first and only appearance with the #Canes, but he was excellent then, stopping 26/28 in a victory over Boston. https://t.co/Cr3cnyMqYA
The #Canes are back once again to finish off the back to back, this time in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights after winning 5-1 over Arizona. #CauseChaos 31-17-5, 67 points #VegasBorn 31-16-6, 68 points 📍 Las Vegas, NV ⏰ 10:30pm EST 📺 Bally Sports South 🎧 99.9 The Fan https://t.co/SKz9MklsmP
W! The #Canes scored early and often tonight in the desert, taking a 5-1 win from the Coyotes. Five different goal-scorers and Pyotr Kochetkov stops 30 out of 31. https://t.co/LIUxQlvySz
After some rough patches, the @Canes put their feet all over the Coyotes, 5-1. 🥉 Bunting 🥈 Drury 💰 Martinook
40 minutes down, 20 (or more) to go. 4-1, #Canes! That was a really solid period, especially after how Arizona had come alive to end the first. They allow just five shots and are in complete control now heading to the finish.
Done with one period in Tempe. 2-1, #Canes. Heck of a first five minutes, but the Coyotes came alive as the period progressed. The neutral zone has been troublesome at times for the group lately. Alas, better to be ahead than behind!
TONIGHT the Arizona Coyotes host the Carolina Hurricanes. Pre game coverage starts at 6:30PM and the game at 7:00PM on Arizona 61. #Coyotes #ABC15 #ABC15Arizona #Arizona61 #LetsGoYotes #YotesForever #hockey #NHL https://t.co/X4LY8qpRAu
The #Canes are back as the lone NHL game of the day. They will kick off the first half of a back to back versus the Arizona Coyotes at Mullet Arena. #CauseChaos 30-17-5, 65 points #Yotes 23-25-4, 50 points 📌 Tempe, AZ ⏰ 9pm EST 📺 Bally Sports South, NHLN 🎧 99.9 The Fan https://t.co/5JaYnDwglW