Svechnikov posted an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights. Svechnikov got on the scoresheet for the seventh time in nine games. He has three goals and four helpers over those contests,

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the season series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-2 win at Lenovo Center on Friday night. The Canes survived an early push from Vegas and stormed back in the second and third periods to take and lead and hold it. Here are three takeaways from the win:

Despite having one of the best records in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, with a 6-8-1 record against them. They'll look to improve upon that record when they take on the

Vegas didn't complete the comeback, and Alex Pietrangelo noted that the team needed to find a way to conserve energy while still showing up ready to play for games.

so it was only a matter of time before the rookie got a bigger shot to prove himself. Now he will alongside Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov.

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Well it looks like Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is giving rookie Jackson Blake a shot to make his mark as he's seemingly been moved up to the team's top line before Carolina's Friday night match against the Vegas Golden Knights.

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Carolina Hurricanes ... The Hurricanes won 5-2 in the previous meeting. TOP PERFORMERS: Andrei Svechnikov has scored 15 goals with 17 assists ...

With Stone on the ice at even strength, the Golden Knights hold a 55.52 percent expected goal share, which is the highest of any player on the team. He’s also one of the biggest reasons why Vegas’ power play has been as effective as it has. His decision-making and execution along the goal line on that unit have been excellent.

The Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night (Jan. 17) took on the Vegas Golden Knights to see if they could get back into the win column following their Wednesday loss to the Buffalo Sabres (4-2 on Jan.

The Vegas Golden Knights have dropped five of their last six games, most recently falling to the host Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Saturday.