Nick Walters

"We deserved a better fate." VGK-Oilers Game 2 live recap: Losing Brayden McNabb in a controversial no-call, the Golden Knights' fiery late comeback falls short in OT. VGK fall to Oilers 5-4 but remain confident in climbing out out of a 0-2 series hole. #VegasBorn https://t.co/OT1ill9oaZ

Moments after losing Brayden McBabb to an apparent shoulder injury, the Oilers net the game-winner in OT. VGK fall 5-4 and now trail in the series 0-2. Tough end to what was a passionate comeback effort. #VegasBorn https://t.co/SJYCjUQhdh

Standing ovation from the VGK crowd as the Golden Knights kill the 5-minute major penalty called on Nic Roy. Valiant effort from the Knights PK to keep the Oilers out of the net. Somehow, Vegas is still in this thing. #VegasBorn https://t.co/YxmGdL7c48

TIE GAME: Alex Pietrangelo, a game-time decision, buries a shot from the blue line to knot Game 2 up at 4 in the 3rd as the Fortress goes bananas. Vegas turned a 4-2 deficit into a 4-4 tie in under 8 minutes. #VegasBorn https://t.co/L4i15jbndE

Knights make this a game: Victor Olofsson’s second goal of the night and the second playoff goal of his career cuts the VGK deficit to 4-3. Jack Eichel on the sweet dish for Vegas’ second power play goal tonight. #VegasBorn https://t.co/2duulXMv0e

A scuffle at the end of a frustrating 2nd period for VGK as Zach Whitecloud has a word with Evander Kane. Whitecloud and Kane fought on the ice earlier in the frame after Kane skated into the crease and into Adin Hill. Both were penalized and EDM scored on the 4-on-4. #VegasBorn https://t.co/h72wd9l80c

Knights stop the bleeding 😅 After three Oilers goals in the 2nd, William Karlsson’s deflection of Jack Eichel’s shot cuts the deficit. 3-2 EDM lead after two. #VegasBorn https://t.co/yMJCkFBPaI

Zach Whitecloud called for roughing after tackling Evander Kane to the ice, sticking up for Adin Hill who Kane interfered with. The penalty negates what would have been a VGK power play. Oilers score on a 4-on-4 shortly later to take a 3-1 lead. #VegasBorn https://t.co/KnLMtyBa3i

He may be from Chicago, but new Pope Robert Prevost is evidently a Vegas Golden Knights fan and is in the house for Game 2. Nice costume choice by this fan. #VegasBorn https://t.co/YVyX4ZjTer

Knights lead Oilers 1-0 after the 1st. VGK and EDM both attempted 6 shots. Alex Pietrangelo, a game-time decision, ended up playing and has already made his presence felt for the Vegas defense. Victor Olofsson’s first career playoff goal on a PP started the scoring. #VegasBorn https://t.co/uy2JXeAMLn

Knights first on the board 🔥 In the first postseason of his 7-season NHL career, Victor Olofsson nets his first playoff goal to put VGK on top of EDM 1-0. Fans put on their feet early. #VegasBorn https://t.co/FZyYhdyB1i

"There's times you got to amp up. They've shown the ability to do that." Golden Knights remain even-keeled but understand the importance of at least splitting the first two on home ice vs the Oilers. They plan to play like it tonight. Live preview before puck drop ⤵️ #VegasBorn https://t.co/brthTwUcBT

iiiiit’s game 2 time ⚔️ The puck has dropped as the Knights try to strike oil and even the series vs EDM. https://t.co/cy3bofva6Y

"You can't just flush those games." Golden Knights use Game 1's 4-2 loss to identify and fix flaws, Vegas prioritizing better offense in Game 2 vs the Oilers tonight as the team tries to even the series. Live game preview ⤵️ #VegasBorn https://t.co/6Lp8lmqKfO

Fortress unlocked for Game 2 of Round 2. Will the Golden Knights even the series or will the Oilers take a commanding 2-0 lead? Check in with us on @KTNV for a game preview at 6:10 before puck drop. #VegasBorn https://t.co/Cl1dzR1XPJ

Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️ #Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty inks his fully-guaranteed, four-year rookie deal worth $35,895,812 which makes the No. 6 overall pick the 2nd-highest paid RB in guarantees behind only Saquon Barkley ($36M). Christian McCaffrey is a distant third at $24M. https://t.co/OzrrgggMsX

"We don't want to leave this place 0-2." After a 4-2 home loss to Edmonton in Game 1 of Round 2, Golden Knights feel 'a sense of urgency' but know to 'not get too emotional' as the team sharpens its sword for Game 2 without Dorofeyev, Pietrangelo. Practice report ⤵️ #VegasBorn https://t.co/CQVUBlm6Ny