Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead
Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in a 2:07 span in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights stunned the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final.
Eichel tied it, then set up Barbashev for the go-ahead goal with 8:38 remaining.
Barbashev added an empty-netter with 1:03 remaining.
The comeback stunned the capacity crowd and wiped out the top-seeded Avalanche’s 1-0 lead.
By winning twice at Ball Arena, the Golden Knights put the Avalanche in a huge hole.
Since 1982, road teams that started 2-0 in the conference finals have a 13-0 series record.
Carter Hart had another stellar performance, stopping 29 shots.
He made 36 saves in a 4-2 win on Wednesday.
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