What happened: The Vegas Golden Knights scored at 6:17 of the second period to extend their lead to 2-0. The goal marked Vegas' second unanswered score of the contest.

Why it matters: A two-goal advantage provides critical defensive margin entering the final stretch of the period. Protecting multi-goal leads remains central to securing regulation points during the regular season.

What to watch: The Golden Knights look to carry their two-goal margin into the second intermission and protect the lead in the third period.