(Las Vegas) Mark Stone scored twice in the third period and added an assist, in just his second game since returning from surgery, as the Vegas Golden Knights won 5-2 over the Winnipeg Jets, Thursday, to even the series 1-1.
Chandler Stephenson and William Karlsson both had a goal and an assist, while Jack Eichel scored his first playoff goal. Phil Kessel and Alex Pietrangelo had two assists, while Laurent Brossoit stopped 31 shots.
Stone’s goal was his first since January. The striker had surgery on January 31 and returned in time for this game.
Adam Lowry and Kevin Stenlund scored for the Jets, while Connor Hellebuyck made 34 saves.
The Jets outshot the first period 17-8. In addition, three fights broke out and 18 minutes of penalties were imposed in the first period.
The third game of the series will be played in Winnipeg on Saturday afternoon.
